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Matthew Cancian is an Associate Professor at the Naval War College, specializing in Security Studies and Comparative Politics. A Marine Corps veteran with deployment experience in Afghanistan, he holds a PhD in Political Science from MIT (2022), a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School, and a BA in History from the University of Virginia.
- Current Role: Associate Professor, Naval War College
- Education: PhD (MIT), MALD (Fletcher School), BA (University of Virginia)
His research focuses on military operations, combatant motivations, and data-driven approaches to security studies, including a notable survey of 2,301 Kurdish fighters (Peshmerga) during the war against the Islamic State. He also analyzes non-state governance and asymmetric military strategies.
Recent publications highlight trends in Asia-Pacific security, Kurdish combat effectiveness, and conflict zone research challenges. Contact him at mcancian@mit.edu.
