Research & Teaching
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Research
Dissertation
This dissertation explores the interplay between military conflict settlements, post-conflict alliance formation, and deterrence. Existing research on interstate conflict settlements has revealed connections between the nature of the settlement and deterrence strategies. These deterrent strategies also affect the duration of peace post-settlement. One variable that has yet to be factored into these analyses is the formation of alliances. This dissertation explores the effect of conflict settlements on alliance formation and on extended deterrence. I also explore the value of informal alliances for US foreign policy.
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Teaching
Courses taught
Politics of International Law, Fall 2022
Comparative Political Systems, Spring 2023, Spring 2024
American Foreign Policy, Fall 2023 -
Service
Model United Nations, Graduate Advisor: 2019-2020
Debate Team, Coach: 2019-2020
ABOUT ME
I am a fifth year graduate student at the University of Missouri.
Contact Me
University of Missouri
E004 Locust Street Building
615 Locust St. Columbia, MO 65201
wacosta@umsystem.edu