Arthur I. Cyr

Arthur I. Cyr is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the International Political Economy Program at Carthage College since 1998. Previously, he held roles including President of the Chicago World Trade Center Association, Vice President of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, and executive positions at the Ford Foundation. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University (1971) and a B.A. from UCLA (1966). His research focuses on international relations, U.S. foreign policy, and British politics, reflected in four authored books and numerous articles across academic and popular media.

• Education:
• B.A., Political Science, UCLA (1966)
• Ph.D., Political Science, Harvard University (1971 with distinction)

His research interests span Cold War-era foreign policy, transatlantic relations, and contemporary security strategies. He frequently contributes op-eds to major publications like The Wall Street Journal and Chicago Tribune, addressing global trade, military strategy, and domestic crises. His scholarly works include analyses of Taiwan’s political economy and British parliamentary dynamics.

Prof. Cyr is a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and holds memberships in organizations such as the Council on Foreign Relations and Royal Institute of International Affairs. His military service includes roles in the U.S. Army Reserves and active duty in military intelligence.

• Awards & Affiliations:
• Frank Knox Fellowship (Harvard)
• Board Member, Japan America Society of Chicago
• Member, Royal United Services Institute