Gabriel Kikas

Gabriel Kikas is a part-time adjunct instructor in the Department of Political Science and Legal Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy since 2010. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of St. Andrews, alongside degrees from Wayne State University, The American University, and the University of Detroit Mercy. Kikas has extensive teaching experience at multiple institutions including Macomb Community College and Henry Ford Community College.

His research focuses on British-European Union dynamics, Scottish nationalism, Michigan's literary culture, 19th-century utopian communities, and the political writings of Jim Fairlie. Kikas has published over 20 book reviews in journals like Perspectives on Political Science and Driftwood Review, with recent work including analyses of Winnie Ewing's autobiography and contemporary political narratives. He also maintains a social blog for News that Moves, exploring current social issues through a cultural lens.

Teaching specialties include American government, civil liberties, comparative politics, and international relations. His scholarly contributions span European political history, U.S. electoral systems, and labor studies, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary analysis across political theory and cultural studies.