Jason Rich

Part-Time Lecturer

Member Of:
  • Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
Office Phone: 404-894-2000
Office Location: Habersham 137
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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.      

Education:
  • 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

Teaching Interests:
Introduction to American Politics
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
Research Interests:
International Security, Coercive Diplomacy, US Foreign Policy, Comparative Foreign Policy, Elections and Voting, Electoral Politics

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


Updated:  Feb 5th, 2026 at 8:59 AM