Brian DeLong

Brian DeLong serves as a Senior Lecturer and University Debate Coach at Indiana University's Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Since joining IU in 2010, he has revitalized the university's policy debate program after an 18-year hiatus, leading teams to national prominence and hosting the 2014 National Debate Tournament and Cross-Examination Debate Association championship.

His educational background includes:

• M.A. in Communication from Wake Forest University (2008)
• B.A. in Political Science from the University of Wyoming (2006)

DeLong's research examines national and international security policies through argumentation, rhetorical, and critical cultural frameworks, with additional focus on civic engagement, civil society, and international development. His scholarly approach bridges theoretical discourse analysis with practical policy applications, particularly in contested political environments.

His sole documented publication analyzes nuclear policy discourse in Indian parliamentary contexts, reflecting his specialization in security rhetoric. This work demonstrates consistent thematic alignment with his teaching on political controversies and debate techniques.

With 14 years of coaching experience, DeLong has secured national debate championships at Wake Forest University (2008) and the University of Kansas (2009). He directs IU's competitive debate program and the annual Hoosier Debate Camp for high school students, mentoring dozens of debaters annually while teaching courses like Competitive Debate (SPEA 323) and Public Policy Debate.

DeLong maintains active engagement through Twitter and public speaking initiatives, emphasizing real-world application of argumentation skills in environmental controversies, presidential rhetoric, and public affairs education.