Justin Conrad is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dr. Conrad studies international security issues, including interstate conflict and terrorism. His specific research and teaching interests include interstate war, transnational political violence and terrorism, and state militarization.
Professor Conrad received his Ph.D. from Florida State University and a master’s degree from UCLA.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- “I Want You! The Determinants of Military Conscription” (with Victor Asal and Nathan Toronto). Forthcoming. Journal of Conflict Resolution. Appendix.
- “How Democratic Alliances Solve the Power Parity Problem.” Forthcoming. British Journal of Political Science. Appendix
- “Differentiation and the Severity of Terrorist Attacks” (with Kevin Greene). 2015. Journal of Politics 77(2): 546-561.
- “Going Abroad: Transnational Solicitation and Contention by Ethnopolitical Organizations” (with Victor Asal and Peter B. White). 2014. International Organization 68(4): 945-978.
- “Why Some Autocrats are Terrorized While Others are Not” (with Courtenay R. Conrad and Joseph K. Young). 2014. International Studies Quarterly. 58(3): 539-549.
- “International Spoiling, Cooperation and Transnational Terrorism” (with James I. Walsh). 2014. International Interactions 40(4): 453-476. Appendix
- “Why Military Forces Respond to Terrorism with Torture” (with Courtenay R. Conrad, James A. Piazza and James I. Walsh). 2014. Foreign Policy Analysis. Forthcoming. Appendix
- “Narrow Interests and Military Resource Allocations in Autocracies” (with Mark Souva and Hong-Cheol Kim). 2013. Journal of Peace Research 50(6): 739-752.
- “Unpacking the Connection Between Terror and Islam” (with Daniel Milton). 2013. Studies in Conflict and Terror. 36(4): 315-336.
- “Interstate Rivalry and Terrorism: An Unprobed Link.” 2011. Journal of Conflict Resolution 55(4): 529-555. Appendix
- “Regime Similarity and Rivalry” (with Mark Souva). 2011. International Interactions 37(1): 1-28.
Recent Media Appearances and Commentary
- “Fighting Terror: Expert Explains Effects of Belgium Attacks.” Good Day Charlotte.
- “CMPD Adjusts Airport Security After Brussels Attacks.” WCCB-TV.
- “Syria and the Credible Commitments of World Powers.” War on the Rocks.
- “Teen Accused of Supporting ISIS Indicted in Man’s Killing.” WSOC-TV.
- “Why Terrorists Become More Violent.” Political Violence at a Glance.
- Named one of the “Top 5 Best Ideas of the Day” by the Aspen Institute.
- “Why America’s Democratic Allies are the Best Bet against a Rising China.” War on the Rocks.
- “Guantánamo, Combattants Enemis et Torture: Trois Mythes du Patriot Act.” Slate France.
- “When Do Countries Respond to Terrorism with Torture?” Washington Post.
Courses Taught
- Senior Seminar: International Conflict (POLS4600)
- U.S. Foreign and Defense Policy (POLS3157)
- The Politics of Terror (POLS3030/INTL3000)
- Introduction to International Politics (POLS1150)
- Political Science Research Methods (POLS2220)
- Political Science Senior Thesis (POLS4990)