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Kelly Matush is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Florida State University (FSU), housed within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego (2018), and completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Dartmouth College’s John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding.
Education:
- Ph.D., Political Science, University of California, San Diego (2018)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dartmouth College (John Sloan Dickey Center)
Research Interests: Her work focuses on diplomacy, public opinion, and international relations. Key areas include the efficacy of public diplomacy in shaping foreign and domestic opinion, strategies leaders employ to antagonize or engage foreign actors, and the dynamics of state fragility and militarized interventions. She also explores authoritarian regimes and democratic decline.
Publications Trends: Her research bridges international relations theory with empirical analysis, examining topics like the impact of high-level diplomatic visits, backlash strategies in foreign policy, and the survival of fragile states. Recent work emphasizes democratic backsliding’s global effects and the interplay between leadership communication and international audiences.
Grants and Advising: Specific grants or advising roles are not detailed in the provided texts.





