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Charli Carpenter is a leading scholar at the intersection of international relations, global governance, and science fiction. Her groundbreaking work investigates how popular culture—particularly science fiction narratives—shapes real-world foreign policy and public opinion. Carpenter’s most cited research, including “Rethinking the Political/Science-Fiction Nexus” (107 citations) and “Does Science Fiction Affect Political Fact?” (77 citations), provides rare empirical evidence that sci-fi influences global policy debates, such as the campaign to ban “killer robots.” She also explores agenda-setting in human security, as in “Lost Causes” (63 citations), revealing why certain issues gain global attention while others are neglected. With over 250 total citations, Carpenter’s work bridges cultural studies and political science, offering novel insights into how fictional worlds impact real-world diplomacy. Her 2016 study on killer robots is particularly notable for its mixed-methods approach, combining observational data with survey experiments. Carpenter’s research is essential for students and scholars interested in the power of narrative, emerging technologies, and the politics of global issue networks.