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James P. Klein, Ph.D.-ABD, M.A.
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Biographical Information

EDUCATION

PhD, Political Science, 2006 (Expected) University of Arizona
Major: International Relations
Minor: Methodology
   
MA, International Relations, 2002 University of Oklahoma
MA, Humanities, 1993 Florida State University
BA, English, 1990 Florida State University

DISSERTATION

Title: "How do rivals interact before and after their rivalry?"

Committee Members:
Gary Goertz, PhD (Chair)
William J. Dixon, PhD
Bradford S. Jones, PhD

PUBLICATIONS/WORKING PAPERS

Klein, James P., Gary Goertz, and Paul F. Diehl. n.d. "THE NEW RIVALRY DATA SET: PROCEDURES AND PATTERNS." Revise and Resubmit – Journal of Peace Research

Dixon, William J., Ryan M. Fitzharris, and James P. Klein. n.d. "Are Rivalries Real: A Concept Validation Study" Under Review – Conflict Management and Peace Science

Klein, James P. and Brandon Valeriano. 2005. "Comparing rivalry datasets: Conceptual and Empirical variations and consistencies"

Klein, James. n.d. "Asymmetric Rivalry: Fact of Fiction"

Klein, James. n.d. "Punctuated Equilibrium and the Formation of Special Relationships"

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

Klein, James P. 2005. "Conceptualizing and Operationalizing Nonrivalry and Peace" Presented at the annual meeting of American Political Science Association Washington DC.

Klein, James, Gary Goertz, and Paul F. Diehl. 2004. "THE NEW RIVALRY DATA SET: PROCEDURES AND PATTERNS." Presented at the annual meeting of Peace Science Society (International). Houston, TX.

Klein, James and Ryan M. Fitzharris. 2004. "Rivalry and Military Preparedness: A Validation of the Concept of Enduring Rivalry?" Presented at the International Studies Association, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Klein, James and Ryan M. Fitzharris. 2004. "Rivalry and Military Preparedness: Are Arms Races a Cause or Effect of Enduring Rivalry?" Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, Illinois.

OTHER CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

Discussant on International Studies Association Conference Panel 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research Associate, University of Arizona April, 2003 – Present
Gary Goertz, PhD
NSF funded research project investigating interstate rivalry termination. Participated in data collection, focusing particularly on Asia, the Middle East, and Great Power Rivalries.
Independent Instructor, University of Arizona Spring, 2005
Course: U.S. Foreign Policy
Independent Instructor, University of Arizona Summer, 2005
Course: Quantitative Methods of Political Inquiry
Independent Instructor, University of Arizona Spring, 2004
Course: Theories of International Relations
Independent Instructor, University of Arizona Fall, 2003
Course: Theories of International Conflict
Independent Instructor, University of Arizona Summer, 2003
Course: Introduction to International Relations
Teaching Assistant, University of Arizona Spring, 2003
Course: Introduction to International Relations
RESEARCH INTERESTS

International Conflict
International Rivalry
Conflict Intervention and Management
International Relations Theory
US Foreign Policy

TEACHING INTERESTS

Introductory Courses in Politics and International Relations
International Conflict
Conflict Intervention
International Relations Theory
US Foreign Policy
Methodology and Statistics

HONORS AND AWARDS

Graduate Fellowship (August 2003 – May 2004)
Graduate Registration Scholarship (August 2003 – May 2004)

SERVICE

President, Political Science Graduate Student Association, January 2004 – January 2005
Computer Resource Officer, Political Science Graduate Student Association, January 2003 – January 2004.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Political Science Association
International Studies Association
Midwest Political Science Association
Peace Science Society (International)