Terilyn Huntington

Terilyn Huntington is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). Her research focuses on ethical dimensions of warfare, particularly drone technology's impact on conflict dynamics and human security. She teaches courses on international relations, national security, and American foreign policy.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, University of Kansas (2016)
• MA in Political Science, University of Kansas (2014)
• MA in International Studies, Josef Korbel School of International Studies (2009)
• MA in Theological Studies, Bethel Theological Seminary (2007)
• BA in Political Science, Bethel University (2004)

Research Interests: Huntington examines how technological advancements in weaponry, especially drones, influence military tactics and ethical considerations in warfare. She explores disruptions to individuals’ physical and ontological security in conflict zones, with a focus on counterterrorism operations in South Asia. Her work bridges international relations theory with popular culture’s portrayal of security issues.

Recent Scholarship: Her work analyzes drone warfare's psychological effects on operators, the hidden human costs of modern conflict, and historical interventions like the 1954 Guatemalan coup. She critiques how technological distance alters perceptions of combatants and noncombatants.