David A. Lake (born 10 August 1956) is an American political scientist. He is the Gerri-Ann and Gary E. Jacobs Professor of Social Sciences and Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego.[1] He is known for his contributions to International Relations and International Political Economy.[2][3][4] He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2006.[5] He has been President of the International Studies Association and the American Political Science Association.[2]