Patrick Haney

Patrick Haney is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Miami University, where he has served since 1992. He is also the Director of the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs and the Lead Departmental Advisor for Diplomacy and Global Politics. His work bridges academic research and practical policy, focusing on American foreign and national security policy, with particular attention to domestic influences such as ethnic interest groups, Congress, and presidential decision-making.

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Indiana University
• B.A. in Political Science, The Ohio State University

Patrick Haney's research centers on the domestic sources of U.S. foreign policy, including ethnic lobbying, congressional roles, crisis management, and homeland security. He employs both theoretical and empirical approaches to understand how policy is shaped by institutions, actors, and societal pressures. His work often intersects with pedagogical innovation, especially in active learning and the use of film in teaching foreign policy.

The 15 most recent articles reflect a sustained focus on domestic actors in foreign policy, U.S.-Cuba relations, homeland security, and political pedagogy. They span disciplines including political science, public policy, and international relations, with recurring themes of intermestic politics, interest group influence, and executive-legislative dynamics.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Miami University Distinguished Scholar (2007–2008)
• William Holmes McGuffey Award

He has served on the editorial board of Foreign Policy Analysis and held leadership roles in the International Studies Association, including Past President of the Active Learning in International Affairs section and officer in the Foreign Policy Analysis section. He has also led grant-funded projects, such as the Ohio Commission on Local Government Collaboration and Reform (Co-PI, 2009), focusing on inter-jurisdictional collaboration in homeland security. He has mentored numerous students through senior theses, independent studies, and summer research programs.

As Director of the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs, he leads initiatives on inter-local homeland security and develops training modules for local government officials, fostering collaboration between academic research and public service.