Dr. Terrence Casey is the institute's inaugural Alfred R. Schmidt Chair for Excellence in Teaching. He teaches political science and specializes in comparative political economy, British politics, and globalization. He keeps a close eye on the political movements in this country as well and has provided his expertise to national, state, and local media. Dr. Casey is former executive director of the American Political Science Association's British Politics Group and still serves on the group's executive committee. His research has focused on the aftermath and legacy of the British financial crisis, and his tells the story of the rise of Margaret Thatcher in the context of crises assailing Britain in the 1970s and how her ascent to power ushered in the neoliberal era. He is a recipient of the Board of Trustees' Outstanding Scholar Award and is a Baltimore Ravens fan. Check out his .
Academic Degrees
- BA, Towson University, 1990
- MPhil, George Washington University, 1996
- PhD, George Washington University, 2000
Teaching Interests
- Comparative politics
- International relations
- Political economy
- American government
Research Interests
- Comparative political economy
- British politics and political economy
- Transitions of political-economic models
Select Publications & Presentations
- Forging the Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher, the 1970s, and the Origins of Neoliberalism, Routledge 2025
- The Legacy of the Crash: How the Financial Crisis Changed America and Britain, Palgrave Macmillan, 2011
- The Blair Legacy: Politics, Policy, Governance and Foreign Affairs, Palgrave Macmillan, 2007
- The Social Context of Economic Change in Britain, Manchester University Press, 2002
Awards & Honors
- Senior Fellow, Centre for British Politics, University of Hull (UK)
- Fellow, Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (UK), 2020-25
- Board of Trustees Outstanding Scholar Award, ÌÇÐĹÙÍø, 2012
- Samuel H. Beer Award (Best Dissertation on British Politics), British Politics Group, American Political Science Association, 2001