Isaac Castellano

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About

Isaac Castellano earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in 2013, a Masters of Science in Conflict Resolution from Portland State University in 2004, and a Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington University in 2002. He worked for U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell in her Seattle District Office for three years. His research examines the relationship between environmental scarcity and conflict, including water security, the role of militias and vigilantes in responding to environmental problems, and the impact environmental issues have on U.S. Foreign Policy. His book, Water Scarcity in the American West: Unauthorized Water Use and the New Future of Water Accountability was published in 2019 by Palgrave McMillian.

Research interests

• Devolution of Violence
• Security Studies
• Environmental Security
• Radicalization
• Counter-Partisanship

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Political Science, University of Kentucky

… → May 2013

Master, Conflict Resolution, Portland State University

… → Jun 2004

Bachelor, Political Science, History; Focus: Middle East History, U.S. Foreign Policy

… → Aug 2002

External positions

Adjunct Instructor and Dual Credit Mentor, College of Western Idaho

Aug 2013 → May 2015

Adjunct Instructor, Columbus State Community College

Apr 2010 → May 2013

Graduate Teaching Associate, University of Kentucky

Aug 2008 → May 2010

Graduate Research Associate, University of Kentucky

Aug 2007 → Aug 2008

State Outreach Assistant, Office of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell

Sep 2004 → Jul 2007

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