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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
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
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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Security webs and 21st century threats: A new framework
Castellano, I. M., 2025, Taylor and Francis. 139 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Water Scarcity in the American West: Unauthorized Water Use and the New Future of Water Accountability
Castellano, I. M., 2019, 212 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
3 Scopus citations -
Creating Accountability with Interstate Cooperation: Unauthorized Water Use Enforcement on the Klamath River
Fowler, L. & Castellano, I., Dec 2017, In: State and Local Government Review. p. 234-250 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Unauthorized Water Use in the American West
Castellano, I., 2017, Water Utility Journal, 17, 1, p. 81-95 15 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Peace Through Partnership: IGO Membership and Military Spending
Castellano, I., Sep 2016, International Journal of World Peace, 33, 4, p. 39-69 31 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Activities
- 4 Membership of network
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McCain Institute Prevention Practitioners Network (External organization)
Castellano, I. (Chair)
2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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International Studies Association (External organization)
Castellano, I. (Chair)
2010 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Peace Science Society (External organization)
Castellano, I. (Chair)
2010 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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American Political Science Association (External organization)
Castellano, I. (Chair)
2007 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Prizes
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Boise State Campus Award for Student Organization Advisor of the Year
Castellano, I. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Honorary award
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