Joe D. Hagan

Joe D. Hagan is the Barnette Professor in Political Science at the Department of Political Science, West Virginia University. He is affiliated with the Eberly College of Arts & Sciences and the John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy and Politics. His research focuses on international relations, particularly the intersection of domestic political structures and foreign policy decision-making in anocratic regimes, diversionary war theory, and systemic assumptions in international relations theory. Hagan holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky.

His work explores how coalition politics, leadership dynamics, and regime types influence foreign policy outcomes. Key themes include the role of political opposition in shaping foreign policy, stability in international relations among great powers, and the evolving orientations of Middle Eastern regimes. He has contributed to pedagogical approaches in teaching international relations through case studies.

Hagan's publications span three decades, reflecting a focus on decision-making processes, crisis bargaining, and the interplay between domestic politics and international conflict. His research emphasizes leadership's role in global governance and the analytical challenges posed by systemic theories in explaining historical realities.

His articles consistently address topics like coalition dynamics in policy formation, anarchy in international systems, and the impact of domestic regime changes on foreign policy. While no explicit awards are listed, his endowed chair position underscores his scholarly contributions to political science.