Erik D French

Erik D French serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science & International Studies at State University of New York College at Brockport, where he contributes to both undergraduate education and research in global political dynamics.

Education

• BA in Political Science, Colgate University, 2010
• MA in Political Science, Syracuse University, 2018
• PhD in Political Science, Syracuse University, 2018

Research Focus

His scholarly work centers on international security frameworks, U.S. strategic foreign policy decisions, multinational alliance formations, naval military strategy evolution, and theoretical deterrence models. This interdisciplinary approach bridges political theory with real-world security applications, particularly examining how naval power influences geopolitical stability and alliance cohesion in contested regions like the Asia-Pacific and Middle East.

Academic Contributions

Professor French teaches core courses including International Relations (PLS 111), US Foreign Policy (PLS 333), Asian Politics (PLS 348), The Middle East in World Politics (PLS 383), Political Science Capstone (PLS 417), and National Security (PLS 444), alongside directing the Washington DC Research Seminar for experiential learning. His pedagogy emphasizes critical analysis of security dilemmas through historical case studies and contemporary policy debates.

Awards and Recognition

• No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided materials

Professional Activities

While specific advising relationships and grant funding details remain undisclosed in the source text, his course portfolio indicates active mentorship through capstone projects and the Washington DC seminar. His research trajectory suggests ongoing investigation into naval strategy's role in 21st-century deterrence theory, potentially informing future policy frameworks.