Stephen G. Brooks
Professor of government at Dartmouth University. Co-author of "Command of Commerce".
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Mar 22, 2026 • 50min
Stephen G. Brooks, "The Political Economy of Security" (Princeton UP, 2026)
Stephen G. Brooks, Dartmouth professor and author, explores how economic forces shape interstate war, terrorism, and civil conflict. He argues the links are complex and sometimes contradictory. He discusses development’s inverted-U effect on terrorism, why trade and globalization can both help and harm security, and how Adam Smith informs a more nuanced policy approach.
Aug 21, 2025 • 49min
Ben A. Vagle and Stephen G. Brooks, "Command of Commerce: America's Enduring Economic Power Advantage over China" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Join Ben A. Vagle, a Stanford law student and PhD candidate, and Stephen G. Brooks, a Dartmouth government professor, as they dissect America's economic edge over China. They challenge the myth of China's rising power, revealing that U.S. multinational corporations dominate high-tech sectors. The duo explores the potential for America to impose significant economic damage on China during a conflict while discussing the strategic importance of alliances. Dive into their analysis of trade dynamics, rare earth export dependencies, and the future of U.S.-China relations.
