Timothy Peterson is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina. He earned his B.A. from the University of Connecticut and Ph.D. from the University of Missouri.

Professor Peterson’s research links the fields of international political economy, foreign policy, international conflict, and human rights.

Representative Publications

Peterson, Timothy M., and Thomas Lassi. “Centers of Gravity: Regional Powers, Democracy, and Trade.” International Interactions 43.2 (2017): 326-348.

Peterson, Timothy M., Amanda Murdie, and Victor Asal. “Human Rights, NGO Shaming and the Exports of Abusive States.” British Journal of Political Science (2016): 1-20.

Peksen, Dursun, and Timothy M. Peterson. “Sanctions and Alternate Markets: How Trade and Alliances Affect the Onset of Economic Coercion.” Political Research Quarterly 69.1 (2016): 4-16.