Jason Rich
Part-Time Lecturer
- Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
Overview
Dr. Jason Rich is a Lecturer with the Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech. He received a PhD in International Relations and Comparative Government from the University of Connecticut. Prior to coming to Georgia Tech, he has held tenured and untenured positions at Georgia College and State University, the University of Hartford, as well as the University of Connecticut. He has authored numerous articles, chapters, and papers on a range of subjects, including U.S. foreign policy, international security as well as U.S. electoral politics. Much of his work has focused on how contextual elements shape perceptions and influence outcomes in each of these issue areas. Today, his primary focus is on teaching in the areas of American Government, International Relations, International Law, and International Security. He also continues to coordinate the award-winning Nunn School’s “Reimagining U.S. Global Leadership” speaker series with the GT Alumni Association.
- Ph.D. Political Science, University of Connecticut, 2009
- M.A. Political Science, University of Connecticut, 2004
- B.A., Political Science, Lenoir-Rhyne University, 1998
Interests
Introduction to Politics International Politics Comparative Government International Conflict and War Comparative Foreign Policy
Contemporary American Foreign Policy
International Law
International Relations Theory
Terrorism and Asymmetrical Conflict
Great Power Politics
Pop Culture and International Politics
Comparative Public Administration
Courses
- INTA-1110: Intro to Int'l Relations
- INTA-1200: American Government
- INTA-2030: Ethics in Int'l Affairs
- INTA-2100: Great Power Relations
- INTA-3203: Comparative Politics
- INTA-4060: International Law
- INTA-8803: Special Topics
Publications
Journal Articles
- Adding Some Context: The Systemic Constraints on Coercion
In: Politics [Peer Reviewed]
Date: 2013
Updated: Feb 5th, 2026 at 8:59 AM