Charles Lerche is trained in Political Science and International Relations, and has many years experience teaching a variety of courses in the Social Sciences. He currently teaches in two online graduate programs in International Relations (Troy State University, and Norwich University), and has extensive experience using a variety of courseware and other IT tools in course design and teaching; including, among others, Blackboard.com and Lotus Learning Space.

His research interests include international relations, the politics of the Global South, world order and peace and conflict studies. He has co-authored Concepts of International Politics in Global Perspective, edited two volumes of essays on world order studies, and published articles in several academic journals, including The Journal of African Studies, the Journal of Asian and African Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, the International Journal of Peace Studies, and International Politics.

Dr. Lerche also has a professional page, outlining his courses and writings.