Keith L. Carter, Ph.D.
Associate Professor College of Distance Education

Biography
Keith L. Carter received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 2019. His research agenda encompasses strategic competition, the impact of societal and technological trends on military organizations and security operations, and civil-military relations with regards to U.S. institutions, force design, and force employment. Keith is a retired Army officer, whose military career spanned over two decades and included multiple command assignments, service in special operations, and eight combat tours.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Asymmetrical Warfare
- Civil-Military Relations
- Ground Warfare
- International Relations
- Irregular Warfare
- National Security
- Special Operations
Professional Highlights
Associate Professor
Director of the Defense and Strategic Studies Program
Strategic Planner
Education
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Naval Postgraduate School
B.A., University of Montana
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