Daniel Masters

Dan is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Studies. His background is in Political Science with a focus on International Relations and Comparative Politics. Dan's teaching and research interests center on International Conflict and Security, with a specific focus on terrorism, and other forms of insurgent movements. He teaches courses on War, Insurgency, and Revolution, and also on Russian Politics and foreign relations. Dan has published research on Terrorist/Rebellious Collective Action, Military Intervention and Democracy Promotion, US foreign Policy, and Homeland Security.

Education

PhD In Political Science, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; MA in Political Science, Appalachian State University; BS in History and Political Science, Appalachian State University.

Specialization in Teaching

Insurgency, War in the Global System, Russia in the World, Global Capitalism, Introduction to International Studies

Research Interests

International Conflict and Security
Insurgency, Terrorism, Revolutionary movements
Russian Politics and Foreign Policy
European Political Systems
US Foreign Policy
Democracy Promotion and Military Intervention

Professional Service

Department of International Studies Curriculum Committee (Chair), College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts (CHSSA) Curriculum Committee, University Curriculum Committee