Martin Claar

Martin Claar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Capital University, with expertise in international security and political theory. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Northern Illinois University, an M.A. from Ohio University, and a B.A. from Berea College.

Teaching and Research Focus: Dr. Claar teaches courses spanning Political Theory, Democratic Theory, International Relations, International Security, International Organizations, and Nuclear Security. His research examines unconventional weapons proliferation, chemical warfare norms, and strategies for managing rising powers within international systems.

Publication Trends: His scholarly work consistently analyzes historical and contemporary cases of weapons nonproliferation, with emphases on: chemical warfare evolution (Vietnam War, modern conflicts), power-norm dynamics in security decisions, and containment strategies among great powers. Recent publications explore declining chemical weapon usage drivers and shifting battlefield deployment patterns.

Additional Activities: Dr. Claar is currently developing a manuscript titled The Swords of Damocles: Understanding Unconventional Weapon Non-Use in Modern War. No awards, grants, or student advising roles are documented.