A faculty member in the Department of International Affairs since 2018, Powers is an expert in the political economy of international cooperation. His research asks fundamental questions about how states make, maintain, and sometimes violate their international commitments. He is particularly interested in how reputations are built in global affairs鈥攈ow trust is earned or lost, and how perceptions of credibility shape interactions between allies and adversaries. His work offers insights into how reputational dynamics influence the durability of agreements and the likelihood of conflict or cooperation.

In addition to his scholarship, Powers is engaged in addressing the gap between academic research and policymaking. He notes that while scholarly research often takes years to complete, policymakers are typically working on timelines measured in weeks, days or even hours. 鈥淥ne of the challenges we face is figuring out how to deliver rigorous, evidence-based insights in a format and on a timeline that policymakers can actually use,鈥� he says. His work interrogates how scholars can make their findings more accessible and usable for those in decision-making roles鈥攚ithout sacrificing depth or rigor. He also explores the incentives that drive selective uptake or even misinterpretation of research, highlighting the complex political dynamics that shape whether and how research informs real-world policy.

As he steps into the directorship at the Benson-Bertsch Center, Powers is eager to build on the Center鈥檚 existing strengths while expanding its scope. 鈥�The Center is already a leader in export controls, trade management, and energy security, but we have the capacity to do even more,鈥� he says. 鈥淢y hope is that we can broaden our impact by engaging more deeply with issues like international conflict, human security, and global cooperation.鈥� He envisions a center that leverages the expertise of faculty across 快猫短视频 and UGA to become a nationally recognized hub for cutting-edge research, policy engagement, and transformative student experiences.

What sets the Benson-Bertsch Center apart, according to Powers, is its unique approach to working with students. From undergraduates in the Security Leadership Program to graduate students in the Master of International Policy program, students are given the opportunity to work closely with faculty on meaningful, policy-relevant research. 鈥淲orking with an organization like the Benson-Bertsch Center that produces research products for policy audiences has been an aspiration of mine for a long time,鈥� he said. 鈥淢any of the opportunities that we give our students鈥攅specially the chance to contribute to real-world projects鈥攁re rare outside of doctoral programs. That speaks volumes about the investments UGA and 快猫短视频 are willing to make in developing the next generation of policy leaders.鈥�

Powers also expressed deep appreciation for the accomplishments of his predecessor, Justin Conrad. 鈥淚鈥檓 excited to build on the excellent work by Dr. Conrad and his team,鈥� he said. 鈥�The Center is already a powerhouse, and I鈥檓 honored to have the chance to help shape its next chapter.鈥�

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