Ryan Yu-Lin Liou

I am the Byron K. Trippet Assistant Professor of Political Science and the Tom and Anne Walsh Fellow in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Wabash College. I received my Ph.D. in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Georgia in 2024.

My research examines economic sanctions as tools of international relations and domestic politics. I study why governments use economic coercion, how sanctions affect political dynamics within targeted countries, and the human rights consequences of sanctions. 

My peer-reviewed work has appeared in Human Rights Review, International Studies Quarterly, Journal of Global Security Studies, Foreign Policy Analysis, Journal of Conflict Resolution, and Political Research Quarterly. See my Research page or Google Scholar profile for additional information.

My scholarship has received the Alexander George Award from the International Studies Association Foreign Policy Analysis section and an honorable mention for the Steven C. Poe Best Paper Award from the ISA Human Rights section. My research has been supported by the American Political Science Association’s Centennial Center and the Stephenson Institute at Wabash College.

At Wabash, I teach courses in international relations, conflict, political violence, human rights, and PPE. In 2023, my dedication to student success was recognized with the Christopher S. Allen Award for Teaching Excellence at the University of Georgia.

Before beginning my doctoral studies, I was a research fellow at the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research in Taiwan.

You can download my CV here.