Michael G. Findley

About the Author

Michael G. Findley is a distinguished scholar in international relations, renowned for his incisive analyses of transnational threats and global security dynamics. With a PhD from the University of Illinois and a faculty position at the University of Texas at Austin, Findley has dedicated his career to unraveling the complex interplay between crime, terrorism, and international policy through rigorous empirical research and innovative methodologies. His work bridges academia and real-world applications, offering policymakers and scholars alike profound insights into how illicit networks operate across borders. In 'Global Shell Games: Experiments in Transnational Relations, Crime, and Terrorism (Cambridge Studies in International Relations, Series Number 128),' Findley employs experimental approaches to expose the hidden mechanisms of money laundering and terrorist financing, challenging conventional wisdom and advocating for more effective global countermeasures. A prolific writer and consultant, he continues to shape the discourse on non-state actors and international cooperation.