David W. Kearn

David W. Kearn is an Associate Professor of Government and Politics at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University. His research focuses on international relations theory, U.S. foreign policy, military innovation, comparative grand strategy, and arms control. During the 2010-2011 academic year, he served as the inaugural Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at RAND Corporation in Washington, DC.

• Education:
  • B.A., Amherst College
  • M.P.P., John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
  • Ph.D., University of Virginia (Foreign Affairs)

His research intersects with nuclear security, nonproliferation challenges, and the causes of major wars, as evidenced by his 2011 publication Facing the Missile Challenge: U.S. Strategy and the Future of the INF Treaty. This work explores missile defense dynamics and treaty sustainability in evolving geopolitical contexts.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Inaugural Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at RAND Corporation (2010-2011)

Dr. Kearn's academic contributions span theoretical frameworks in international relations and practical analyses of U.S. strategic policies. He has not been associated with labs or teams in the provided text.