Forthcoming in @apsrjournal.bsky.social with Connor Huff and Robert Schub: Converting and analyzing over 40,000 U.S. infantry fatalities from World War I, we examine how race and racism influenced who bore the costs of conflict. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Hey #PoliSci folks and @apsa.bsky.social attendees! As placement director, I'm excited to let you know about some of our excellent UCLA job candidates on the market this year. Please take a look and share widley. #psjminfo

I am so happy to say that I have officially been promoted to Associate Professor! I was 13 when I first felt the (admittedly uninformed) desire to be a professor. I sincerely thank each person who played any part in helping me reach this wonderful milestone between then and now.

The upcoming Trump-Putin talks in Alaska have essentially no chance of ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Simply "failing" to end the war would be the relatively good scenario. There are far deeper consequences to these talks that could reshape the conflict and US diplomacy for the worse. (1/9)

Next Wednesday, May 28, at 1 PM ET, I will be part of the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation's "Knowledge Against Violence" series, discussing my book, "Words of War: Negotiations as a Tool of Conflict." The event is virtual. Event and registration information here: www.hfg.org/conversation...

Next Wednesday at 12:30 PM PT, I will be presenting my book, "Words of War," at UCLA's Burkle Center with @maggietheprof.bsky.social serving as moderator. The event is both in-person and on Zoom, so please attend if you're free and interested. More info: www.international.ucla.edu/burkle/event...

I was lucky enough to have Miranda Melcher at the @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social interview me about my book, "Words of War: Negotiation as a Tool of Conflict." If you're interested in hearing about the book's origins, argument, and applications, please take a listen. newbooksnetwork.com/words-of-war

The Henry Frank Guggenheim Foundation was kind enough to help write this piece on how my research on wartime negotiations can apply to ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the Russia-Ukraine war. I am deeply appreciative of the Foundation’s support of this work. www.hfg.org/insights/in-...

My book, “Words of War: Negotiation as a Tool of Conflict,” is both on display at the @cornellupress.bsky.social booth at ISA 2025 and is also available to read for free as an ebook over the next month! Please take a look in whatever form you prefer.

On the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, I wrote a brief piece for @ucigcc.bsky.social on the potential perils of diplomacy in the ongoing war—both in general and in the context of recent initiatives by the Trump administration. ucigcc.org/blog/could-a...

I am elated to say that my book, "Words of War: Negotiation as a Tool of Conflict," is now published and available to order! In the book, I argue and demonstrate that negotiations are not only used to end wars but can also be wielded to fight them. A summary thread is below.

I just received an advance copy of my book, Words of War! I am thrilled to physically hold it. The book argues that negotiations are not only used to end wars but also to fight them. Words of War comes out on February 15, 2025. See more info: www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

Now on #FirstView: Racial Tropes in the Foreign Policy Bureaucracy: A Computational Text Analysis, by @carsonaust.bsky.social, @ericmin.bsky.social and Maya Van Nuys. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

In a new @foreignaffairs.bsky.social piece, I argue that constant attempts to push for negotiations in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas may be doing more harm than good. A different diplomatic approach—albeit a more difficult one—may marginally increase prospects for settlement.

I am so genuinely honored to learn that I've been selected for UCLA's Distinguished Teaching Award. My earliest desire to become a professor came from a desire to teach. I am thankful to be around colleagues and students who make teaching such a valued and worthwhile endeavor.

I could never live up to @jkertzer.bsky.social’s magisterial posts, so I’ll just quote it and add that I’m very proud of our work here. The project went through a lot between late 2018 and today. If you care about foreign policy, text analysis, the Cold War, or decision making, please take a look!