domestic Experts

Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.

Director, Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, and Professor, Social Work & Human RightsUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.

Manoj Viswanathan

Associate Professor of LawUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: viswanathanm@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4694 / Office 314-200

Elizabeth Larus

Professor, Political ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Larus is an expert in the politics of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong

Wesley Longhofer

Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Senior Director, Center for Faculty Development and Excellence; Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty AffairsEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Stephen Dyson, Ph.D.

Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Connecticut

Stephen Dyson's research is focused upon the psychology of elite decision making in foreign policy.

Meena Bose

Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service ProgramsHofstra University

Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs

David Takacs

Professor of Law, Harry & Lillian Hastings Research ChairUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: takacsd@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4845 / Office 329-200

Barry Balleck

Professor and Chair, Political Science and International StudiesGeorgia Southern University

Barry Balleck's research interests include human rights issues and the rhetoric of international relations.

Christine Saulnier

Nova Scotia DirectorCanadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Christine Saulnier serves as the Nova Scotia director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Grace Pownall

Professor Emerita of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School