Biography

Dr. William Scott Wilson is a scholar of international affairs, political science, and leadership whose academic work focuses on political behavior, governance, and decision-making in complex international environments.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Wilson has examined the relationship between political institutions, leadership, negotiation, and human decision-making, combining perspectives from political science, psychology, and international relations. As an experienced university professor, he has developed an interactive teaching approach that emphasizes critical thinking, applied analysis, and evidence-based decision-making in complex organizational and geopolitical contexts.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Wilson contributes to the Master of Science in Psychology of Negotiation, where he explores the psychological dynamics underlying negotiation, leadership, conflict management, and strategic influence. He also teaches in the Master of Science in Behavioral Economics, examining how cognitive biases, political behavior, and institutional incentives shape individual and collective decision-making. His expertise further strengthens the Master of Science in Sustainability, where he addresses global governance, public policy, stakeholder negotiation, and the behavioral dimensions of sustainable development, helping students understand how leadership and institutional behavior influence long-term environmental and social outcomes.

Education and affiliations

Dr. Wilson completed doctoral coursework in Comparative Politics at Louisiana State University and earned his PhD in International Affairs from Atlantic International University. He also holds a Master of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from West Virginia University. His academic background is further enriched by studies in Russian language at Moscow State University and graduate-level coursework in Political Psychology at The Ohio State University.