Welcome!
I am an Assistant Professor at the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy at the National Defense University, where I teach in the areas of industrial mobilization, strategic competition, and national security. My research examines how economic networks, firms, and supply chains shape international security outcomes. For an ongoing book project, I extend the commercial peace theory—establishing the conditions under which economic interdependence prevents military conflict—by looking at the role of business in foreign policy-making. Other work explores the use of economic statecraft in an era of geopolitical competition, particularly China’s use of economic coercion and the strategic vulnerabilities created by dependence on critical minerals and other key industrial inputs. Across my work, I explore how states use economic tools to compete, coerce, and build resilience in an increasingly fragmented global economy.
I received my Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles, with a focus on International Relations and Quantitative Methods. I also have Masters degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Amsterdam. My research and love of experiencing diverse cultures have resulted in years of living and conducting research in East Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
In addition to my academic publications, I also write for more general audiences on current East Asian affairs, the politics of Latin America, international economics, and national security. You can find links to my articles and talks here.
And check out my podcast: Kellogg’s Global Politics – A podcast about international news and US foreign policy! Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
If you are interested in learning more about my work or want to reach out, please email me at anita.kellogg@anitakellogg.com or send me a message on the contact page.
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