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Michael C. Desch is the Packey J. Dee Professor of Political Science and the Brian and Jeannelle Brady Family Director of the Notre Dame International Security Center at the University of Notre Dame. He previously served as Chair of the Department of Political Science, founding Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at Texas A&M University, and held roles in U.S. government agencies including the State Department and Congressional Research Service.
Desch holds a B.A. (Honors) in Political Science from Marquette University (1982), an A.M. in International Relations (1984), and a Ph.D. in Political Science (1988) from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on international security, U.S. foreign policy, and civil-military relations, with notable works including Power and Military Effectiveness (2008) and Cult of the Irrelevant (2018). He critiques the disconnect between academic research and policy-making, emphasizing the need for relevance in social science.
His articles address topics like U.S.-China relations, nuclear strategy, and the academic-policy divide. He has spoken at numerous conferences, including the American Political Science Association and the Atlantic Council, and has appeared on media outlets such as CNBC and Al Jazeera.
- Key Contributions: Over 100 scholarly articles, four authored books, and co-edited volumes on security studies and policy.
- Grants & Funding: Supported by institutions like the Carnegie Corporation and the Minerva Initiative.
- Labs/Teams: Leads the Notre Dame International Security Center, fostering interdisciplinary research on global security challenges.
