R. Scott Crichlow

R. Scott Crichlow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at West Virginia University, affiliated with the Eberly College of Arts & Sciences and the John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy and Politics. He can be reached at 304-293-3811 or scott.crichlow@mail.wvu.edu, located in 316A1 Woodburn Hall. His work focuses on international relations, U.S. foreign policy, political psychology, and Middle Eastern politics, with an emphasis on how group dynamics and leaders' traits influence foreign policy decisions.

Education: Ph.D., Louisiana State University (2001).

Research Interests: Crichlow explores comparative politics, international relations, and the intersection of political psychology with foreign policy analysis. His recent work includes co-authoring Groupthink Versus High-Quality Decision Making in International Relations (Columbia University Press) and publishing in journals such as the Journal of Conflict Resolution (twice), International Studies Quarterly, Cooperation and Conflict, and Political Psychology (twice). He has also contributed chapters to edited volumes on foreign policy analysis and leadership studies.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details listed here.