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John Richardson Prof Emeritus School of International Service

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PhD, political science, University of Minnesota

BA, history, Dartmouth College

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John Richardson writes, lectures and consults in the fields of applied systems analysis, international development, conflict-development linkages and sustainability/resilience of political-economic-social institutions. From Fall 2010-June 2017 he was Visiting Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, teaching 鈥淒ynamic Modeling of Public Policy Systems.鈥 In Fall 2014 he became a resident faculty member of a newly created Residential College, focused on systems thinking and modeling at the National University of Singapore. He concluded his Singapore affiliations in June 2018. In June 2009, he completed an eight-year term as Director of 麻豆视频鈥檚 Center for Teaching Research and Learning 鈥 CTRL, formerly the Center for Teaching Excellence). During his Tenure, CTE/CTRL was overall responsible for faculty development and instructional support, providing pedagogical and a variety of advanced technology, multimedia and audiovisual support services to 麻豆视频 faculty, students and the university community. In 2001, he completed a nine-year term as the School of International Service鈥檚 Director of Doctoral Studies. He was 麻豆视频鈥檚 first Faculty Member in Residence, living in the University鈥檚 largest undergraduate residence hall between 2002 and 2011. He completed his full-time service at 麻豆视频 in August 2011.


At 麻豆视频, Dr. Richardson also founded and directed the Social Science Research Laboratory and served as Director of the Center for Technology and Administration, which offered degree programs in operations research, applied computer science and environmental management. In 1988 he was Visiting Professor of International Relations, Department of History and Political Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Previously, he held teaching and/or research appointments in political science and systems engineering, Case Western Reserve University and the System Dynamics Group, Sloan School of Management, M.I.T. As an active duty Naval Officer, he taught naval weapons and space technology at the University of Minnesota. In partnership with his first wife, Jan Richardson, he helped manage two high fashion boutiques in Minneapolis. He also was active in Democratic politics as a Minneapolis ward leader and member of several campaign and party governance committees.
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Scholarly, Creative & Professional Activities

Research Interests

Dr. Richardson's current work focuses on the causes of political conflict in Third World nations and non-violent strategies for development.

Professional Presentations

  • "Sri Lanka and the Global Political Economy: Foreign Policy Perspectives." Invited paper given at the Conference on "Sri Lanka: Legacy and Prospects." Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C., March, 1998.听
  • "Resilience and Crises of Democracy and Governance in Non Western Settings: Fifty Years of South Asian Experience. Seminar sponsored jointly by the SID, Washington Chapter Asia Roundtable and the Tulane University Institute for International Development. Washington DC. December, 1998.
  • "Fifty Years of Democratization in South Asia" and "Why not a Government of National Unity." Lectures given to students in the General Studies Program of the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute. Colombo, August, 1999.
  • Participated in a workshop on "Governance and Corruption in South Asia" organized by the International Center for Ethnic Studies, Colombo, July, 1999.
  • Conducted workshop on curriculum reform in Sri Lankan higher education for faculty members of the Department of Political Science and Modern History, University of Colombo. Colombo, August, 1999.
  • Along with CSIS South Asian Studies Director and Retired Ambassador Teresita Schaffer, lectured to members of the Serendipity Group ("Friends of Sri Lanka") on "Recent Developments in Sri Lanka." Washington, D.C., December, 1999.
  • Invited participant, U.S. Institute of Peace Roundtable Discussion on "Prospects for Negotiations in the Sri Lankan Crisis: Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy." Washington D.C., June 2000.

Executive Experience

  • Charter Member of the Editorial Board, Futures Research Quarterly, 1984-present
  • Nominator, Fukuoka Asian Cultural Prize Competition, 1992-present
  • Member of the Board of Directors, International Centre for Ethnic Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 1993-present
  • International Advisory Committee Member, Center for Private Sector Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1999-presentorial Board
  • Member, Ethnic Studies Report, 1998鈥损谤别蝉别苍迟

Selected Publications

  • History and Politics 鈥 Millennial Perspectives: Essays in Honor of Kingsley M. de Silva, (editorial board member), Law and Society Trust, 1999.
  • Democratization in South Asia: TheFirst 50 Years, ed. with S.W.R. D. Samarasinghe, Sridevi Publications for the International Center for Ethnic Studies, 1998.
  • Ending Hunger: An Idea Whose Time has Come, with Elizabeth Neeld, Donella Meadows, Ted Howard and Joan Holmes, F.A. Praeger, 1985.
  • Making it Happen: A Positive Guide to the Future (ed.), U.S. Association for the Club of Rome, 1982.
  • Groping in the Dark: The First Decade of Global Modeling, with Donella Meadows and Gerhart Bruckmann, John Wiley & Sons, 1982.
  • Partners in Development: AID University Relations, 1950-1966, Michigan State University Press, 1969.

Media Appearances

  • CNN International News
  • Sri Lankan National Television
  • The Washington Times