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Brian Muzás is an Associate Professor at Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy and International Relations. His academic journey includes a B.S.E. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University, an M.S. in Aeronautics from Caltech, an M.Div. in Pastoral Ministry and M.A. in Systematic Theology from Seton Hall University, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Texas at Austin. Ordained as a Catholic priest in 2003, he integrates theological perspectives into his academic work.
His research explores the intersection of religious heritage with international security, nuclear policy, and presidential decision-making. Primary domains include:
- Nuclear weapons ethics and religious cultural influences
- US presidential foreign policy frameworks
- UN governance and civil society engagement
- Interfaith dimensions of conflict resolution
Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on comparative religious analysis in security policy, with emerging work examining Hindu and Islamic perspectives alongside Christian traditions. Methodologically, his scholarship combines historical case studies with contemporary policy analysis.
Awards and leadership roles:
- Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow (Council on Foreign Relations)
- Secretary of UN/DPI Executive Committee (2015-2019)
- Treasurer of Global NGO Executive Committee
- International Peace and Security Expert for Holy See UN Mission
- National Science Foundation & Harrington Fellowships
He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including International Security, Nuclear Weapons Policy, Religion/Race in International Relations, and UN Field Seminar. As faculty advisor, he mentors students in the School of Diplomacy's honors thesis program and research projects.
