Patrice McMahon

Patrice is addicted to travelling. Most recently, she and her husband and two daughters have been exploring Asia, spending most of their time in China but also travelling to Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, and Cambodia.

Most of her time abroad however has been spent in Central Europe, living in Poland, the Balkans and Russia.

Patrice is a runner and this spring will run her 6th half marathon.

Research Areas

International Security, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Human Security and Human Rights

Current Research

McMahon’s research is at the intersection of international relations and comparative politics with a focus on governance and human rights. She is interested in explaining violent conflict but also understanding when and how cooperation can be achieved. Whether it is Bosnia, Afghanistan or China, she is fascinated by the interaction of global ambitions and local realities

Awards

• ASUN Outstanding Educator Award, 2010
• College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Teaching Award, 2005

Publications

• Getting It's Act Together? The International Community and Statebuilding (co-editor)(London: Routledge 2011)
• articles in various journals, including Foreign Affairs, Political Science Quarterly, Ethnopolitics, and PS

Career Highlights

• Ph.D., Columbia University, 1998