Alexander Downes

Alexander Downes

Alexander Downes, associate professor of political science and international affairs, is an expert on international security, civilian victimization in war and the consequences of foreign-imposed regime change. His research focuses on the consequences of foreign-imposed regime change for intervener-target relations and outcomes in target countries; alliance choices of minor powers allied with a major power in decline; the effectiveness of population relocation strategies in counterinsurgency; and the effectiveness of international humanitarian law at reducing civilian casualties in war.