معرفی
David Polatty is a Senior Research Fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, directing the Military Fellows Program. He holds a BS from the U.S. Naval Academy and an MA from the U.S. Naval War College, where he also taught for over a decade. His career spans 30 years as a Navy Captain, leadership roles in humanitarian NGOs, and strategic advising in crisis management. Polatty specializes in civil-military coordination in disasters, humanitarian response, and climate security. His research focuses on protection of civilians, pandemic preparedness, and deconfliction systems in conflict zones. He has authored over 15 publications and received the 2024 Barrett Hazeltine Teaching Citation and two Legion of Merit awards.
Education
- BS in History, U.S. Naval Academy
- MA in National Security Strategic Studies, U.S. Naval War College (Highest Distinction)
- U.S. Joint Forces Staff College
Research Interests
Polatty’s work bridges military strategy with humanitarian imperatives, emphasizing:
- Civil-military collaboration in disaster zones
- Climate change’s security implications
- Humanitarian notification systems for conflict de-escalation
- Equitable pandemic response frameworks
Grants & Awards
- 2024: Barrett Hazeltine Citation for Excellence in Teaching
- 2023: U.S. State Department-funded research on civil-military best practices
- Legion of Merit (2 awards)
- Navy League William S. Sims Award
Professional Roles
He leads the Military Fellows Program, trains postgraduate students in strategic planning, and collaborates with Stanford Law School and the UN on humanitarian logistics. His work informs U.S. and multinational crisis response strategies.
