John R. Karaagac
مدرس ارشد · International relations and international policy
Indiana University Bloomingtonمعرفی
Dr. John R. Karaagac is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Certificate of Applied Research and Inquiry at the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. With over a decade of service at IU, he teaches courses in Comparative Public Management and Administration, National & International Policy, National Security, and Traditions of Inquiry: International Relations Theory and Policy Choices. During summers, he also serves as a Professorial Lecturer in American Foreign Policy at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies.
Dr. Karaagac's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. with Distinction in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University (1997)
- M.A. in International Relations from Cambridge University (1987)
- B.A. in History from the University of California-Berkeley (1986)
His research focuses on International relations and international policy, American public administration, Foreign policy, Politics and the political process, The presidency, International political economy, and Political theory and public policy. Dr. Karaagac has developed a distinctive approach to examining the intersection of presidential leadership and foreign policy decisions, with particular attention to how historical context shapes contemporary political outcomes.
His publications reveal a consistent interest in presidential studies and American foreign policy, with particular emphasis on the Bush administrations, Ronald Reagan, and John McCain. His work demonstrates how theoretical frameworks in political science can be applied to understand specific historical moments and policy decisions, bridging the gap between academic theory and practical policymaking.
Dr. Karaagac has received significant recognition for his teaching excellence:
- Trustee's Teaching Award (2016)
- Inaugural Recipient of Most Creative Teaching Method Award, O'Neill Student Choice Awards (2015)
- O'Neill Teaching Award, Undergraduate Instruction (2012, 2013)
As Director of the Certificate of Applied Research and Inquiry, Dr. Karaagac guides students through rigorous research methodologies while connecting academic inquiry to real-world policy challenges. His approach emphasizes the importance of evidence-based analysis in public decision-making processes.
