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Heidi B. Demarest serves as the Head of the Department of Social Sciences and an Associate Professor of American Politics at the United States Military Academy. A 2001 graduate of West Point, she earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University in 2011. Her military career includes significant roles such as Deputy Brigade Commander of the Army's offensive cyber brigade and military assistant in Afghanistan, blending academic expertise with operational experience.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Harvard University (2011)
- M.A., Harvard University
- B.S., United States Military Academy (2001)
Professor Demarest's research centers on defense budgeting, bureaucratic politics, and Congressional oversight, with a focus on the interaction between the Army and Congress. Her current work examines the executive versus legislative power of the purse, highlighting the complex dynamics of defense funding and acquisition practices in the U.S. political system.
Her scholarly output, spanning over a decade, demonstrates a consistent trajectory in U.S. national security policy and institutional analysis. From her 2013 contributions on defense spending to the 2024 publication on cyber coercion, her work bridges political science theory with practical military and legislative challenges, emphasizing bureaucratic behavior and inter-branch relations.
