John G. Oates is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University. He received his PhD in Political Science from The Ohio State University, and has published articles in Review of International Studies, Journal of International Relations and Development, and Journal of International Political Theory. His research examines the dynamics of authority and legitimacy in global governance, with a particular focus on the origins of supranational institutions. He also has interests in normative international theory, social theory, and international law.