Patrick Shea

Patrick Shea serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Political Science at James Madison University (JMU). He holds a B.S. in International Affairs from JMU (2015) and a Master's in Global Policy from Johns Hopkins SAIS (2022). His research focuses on post-conflict recovery, crisis response strategies, and civilian-military coordination in peacebuilding. Currently, he works as a Senior Specialist at the Department of Defense, managing security cooperation programs in Europe. Previously, he advised the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs and served in critical field roles in Pakistan and Syria. His expertise includes security sector reform, climate security, and stabilization initiatives.

• Education: B.S., International Affairs (JMU 2015); M.A., Global Policy (Johns Hopkins SAIS 2022)

His research emphasizes rebuilding post-conflict societies, enhancing resilience to crises, and improving interagency collaboration. Recent work involves strategic planning for U.S. security partnerships in Europe and stabilization efforts in conflict zones like Raqqa, Syria. He has advised on countering corruption in security sectors and bilateral defense relations in South Asia.

Awards: None explicitly listed

Grants/Advising: No specific grants mentioned; advises U.S. policy initiatives through Department of Defense and State Department roles. Collaborates with international partners on defense capabilities and regional stability programs.

Labs/Teams: Works within Department of Defense security cooperation teams and State Department political-military advisory units.