Patrick G. Coy

Patrick G. Coy is a Professor at the School of Peace & Conflict Studies, Kent State University, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges peace studies, nonviolent action, and social movement theory, with a focus on international accompaniment practices and democratization.

• Research Interests: Nonviolent accompaniment, peacebuilding, social movements, religious discourse in conflict, and civil rights activism.
• Awards: Recipient of the Distinguished Career Award from Kent State University.
• Organizational Affiliation: Director of the Center for Applied Conflict Management.

His publications highlight trends in nonviolent intervention, intersectionality, and the ethical challenges of transnational peacekeeping. Scholarly work spans empirical analyses of Peace Brigades International, religious nonviolence (e.g., Catholic Worker Movement), and critical examinations of patriotism and hegemony in peace movements.

Recent research emphasizes institutionalization risks in social movements, consensus decision-making in conflict zones, and the role of identity in nonviolent strategies. His 2022 article on Core dynamics of nonviolent accompaniment synthesizes decades of fieldwork and theoretical contributions.