Thomas Just

Thomas Just, Ph.D., is an Assistant Teaching Professor within the Future Security Initiative at Arizona State University (ASU).1 His academic background includes:

• Ph.D. in International Relations from Florida International University (2017)
• M.P.P. in International Relations and Economics from Pepperdine University (2011)
• B.A. in International Studies and German from Baylor University (2009)1

Research and Expertise

Dr. Just specializes in:

• The use of legal and public diplomacy strategies to counter extremist ideologies
• Reconciliation in societies that have experienced traumatic events such as genocide1

His work in these areas has earned him recognition as a Young Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation from UNESCO.1

Professional Experience

Before joining ASU, Dr. Just:

• Served as the inaugural Postdoctoral Fellow at the Martin-Springer Institute at Northern Arizona University
• Taught international affairs courses as a Lecturer at the University of Georgia
• Worked as a Congressional Aide in Washington D.C.
• Assisted the Director of African and Middle Eastern Affairs in Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs1

Publications

Dr. Just has authored several publications, including:

• A book titled "Combating Antisemitism in Germany and Poland: Strategies Since 1990" (2024)
• Multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on topics such as countering antisemitism, political extremism, and public diplomacy1

Teaching

At ASU, Dr. Just teaches courses such as:

• Terrorism and Insurgency
• U.S. Politics of Security
• Comparative Studies of Conflict
• Emerging Technologies1

His role involves instructing both undergraduate and graduate-level courses within the Future Security Initiative program.12