Robert B. Murrett

Robert B. Murrett is a Professor of Practice in the Public Administration and International Affairs Department at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. He serves as Deputy Director of the Syracuse University Institute for Security Policy and Law (SPL) and holds a courtesy appointment with the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute. He is also on the advisory board of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Murrett earned an M.A. in Political Science from Georgetown University in 1982.

His research expertise focuses on national security, international relations, military strategy, and leadership. He leads the Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence (IC CAE) Program as principal investigator and has secured grants from entities such as the Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency, and Department of Veterans Affairs. Notably, he has contributed to projects analyzing intelligence practices, defense strategies, and veteran support initiatives.

Murrett has received the Birkhead-Burkhead Teaching Excellence Award from the Maxwell School and maintains affiliations with organizations like the RAND Corporation, Institute for Defense Analyses, and MITRE Intelligence Advisory Board. His teaching includes courses on U.S. intelligence governance, defense strategy, and leadership in public policy.

He frequently engages with media on geopolitical issues, including analyses of Ukraine-Russia conflicts, U.S. foreign policy, and NATO dynamics. His professional network bridges academia and government, emphasizing practical policy applications of strategic research.