Comparative Studies

Schar School regional experts conduct research all over the world, using comparative analysis to examine political institutions, processes and behavior. Areas for research include state-society relations, social movements, immigration and border studies, and comparative politics.

Interested in interviewing one of our experts? Contact Communications Manager Buzz McClain at bmcclai2@gmu.edu or 703-993-9603.

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    Professor of Public Policy; Codirector, Center for Science and Technology Policy

    Connie L. McNeely is a sociologist and professor of public policy in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, where she is also codirector of the Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy.
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    Associate Professor

    Thema Monroe-White is an associate professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government.
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    Professor of Public Policy

    Areas of Research: China, Complex Systems, Economic History, International Economic Development, International Economic Policy, International Relations, Institutions, Political Economy, South Asia U.S. Global Engagement
  • Faye S. Taxman

    University Professor, Director of the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence!

    Areas of Research: Evidence-Based Practices, Criminal Justice Organizations, Fairness Issues in Risk Assessment, Health and Justice Policies, Corrections and Probation/Parole Implementation Science, Intervention Science, Motivational Interviewing in Justice Settings, Implementation-Effectiveness Studies
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    Professor, Associate Dean Schar School Program Faculties

    Areas of Research: East Asia, Foreign Policy, International Development, Political Economy of East Asia, International Relations, International Relations Theory, Political Economy, Political Economy of Security, Sino-Japanese Relations
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    Distinguished University Professor; Codirector, Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC)

    Areas of Research: Elite Influencers, Power Networks, Shadow Elites, Privatization of Policy, and Weaponized Corruption in the United States, Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and Ukraine.