Global Conflict Resolution
University of Illinois, Center for Global Studies
Independent Instructor
Welcome!
I’m a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I specialize in International Relations.
Substantively, my research examines how countries use public diplomacy tools—such as international apologies—to transition from hostile to peaceful, and potentially cooperative, relations. This agenda intersects with broader themes in conflict resolution, international cooperation, and public opinion. Methodologically, I employ both observational and experimental approaches, conducting cross-national statistical analyses using newly compiled datasets as well as survey experiments.
My work has been published in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics.
I hold degrees in Statistics, International Affairs (with a focus on International History), and International Politics, earned from institutions in the U.S., the UK, and China.
For further information, please refer to my CV (last updated: Jun 2025).
Contact
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I’m always happy to connect—feel free to reach out for research discussions or other questions.
If we’re attending the same conference, I’d be glad to meet and chat in person.
Upcoming in 2025: Peace Science Society (International) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL
- Email me at: deliy2@illinois.edu
- Where to find me: 1407 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL
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Research
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Spring 2026
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Spring 2025
International Law
University of Illinois, Department of Political Science
Teaching Assistant
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Spring 2025
Introduction to International Relations
University of Illinois, Department of Political Science
Teaching Assistant / Guest Lecturer
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2024 2022
Workshops on Statistical Analysis (Graduate & Faculty)
University of Illinois, Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
Independent Instructor
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Spring 2022
The US Constitution II
University of Illinois, Department of Political Science
Grader
Publications
My publications can be found here, sortable by year and filterable by topic. I have also listed my workshops and invited talks.
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Teaching
Welcome! I am a Ph.D. student specializing in International Relations and Political Methodology in the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
I study international cooperation and conflict. At the core of my research is an interest in understanding the role of communication and information in international cooperation, the influence of domestic politics on international conflicts, and the ways that adversaries manage disagreements between them.
Teaching History
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Spring 2018
INFO 461: Cooperative Software Development
University of Washington, Information School
Course Instructor
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Winter 2013
INFO 461: Cooperative Software Development
University of Washington, Information School
Course Instructor
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Spring 2001
CS301: Teaching Techniques for Computer Science
University of California at Berkeley
Co-taught with Daniel D. Garcia
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Spring 2000
CS164: Introduction to Compilers
University of California at Berkeley
Graduate Student Instructor. Course taught by Alexander Aiken and George Necula
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Fall 1997
CS61a: Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
University of California at Berkeley
Graduate Student Instructor. Course taught by Brian Harvey
Contact & Meet Me
Contact and Meet Me
I would be happy to speak with you about my research, Microsoft, or any questions you have about your own work.
- office: +1 (425) 705-1816
- work: moc.tfosorcim@legeb.werdna
- personal: moc.legebwerdna@legeba
- moc.evil@legeba
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- @abegel
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In My Office
You can find me at my office in Building 99 on the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, Washington.
I am usually in my office from 10:00am until 5:00 pm. Please email me to make an appointment.