Robert Packer

Robert Packer is an Associate Teaching Professor of Political Science at The Pennsylvania State University's College of the Liberal Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1996) and previously taught at Carleton College (Minnesota) and Middlebury College (Vermont). His teaching and research focus on international relations, particularly International Political Economy, Arab-Israeli Conflict, and African politics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Michigan, 1996

Research interests include global political dynamics, economic interdependence, conflict resolution in the Middle East, and political systems in Africa. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with contemporary policy issues.

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