Michael Goldfien, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor National Security Affairs
Biography
Dr. Goldfien's research focuses on leadership and the politics of diplomacy at the international and domestic levels. His work has been published in the American Political Science Review, Security Studies, and the Journal of Politics, among other outlets. He has been a fellow with the International Security Studies program at Yale, the Yale Nuclear Security Program, and the Hans J. Morgenthau Fellowship at the Notre Dame International Security Center. He holds a Ph.D. in political science with university distinction from Yale University, an M.A. in international policy from Stanford University, and a B.A. in international relations from Grinnell College.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- International Relations
Professional Highlights
Assistant Professor, U.S. Naval War College, Newport, RI
Ph.D., Yale University
Research Associate, The Cohen Group, Washington D.C.
Education
Ph.D., Yale University, 2023, Political Science
M.A., Stanford University, 2015, International Policy Studies
B.A., Grinnell College, 2012, International Relations
Research Contributions and Publications
"Just Patronage? Familiarity and the Diplomatic Value of Non-Career Ambassadors"
Journal of Conflict Resolution, 2023
"When Do Leader Backgrounds Matter? Evidence from the President's Daily Brief"
Co-authored with Michael Joseph and Dan Krcmaric
Conflict Management and Peace Science, 2023
"The Domestic Sources of Reputation"
Co-authored with Michael Joseph and Roseanne McManus
American Political Science Review, 2023
"Public Opinion and Nuclear Use"
Co-authored with Tyler Bowen and Matthew Graham
The Journal of Politics, 2023
"Perceptions of Leadership Importance"
Co-authored with Michael Joseph
Security Studies, 2023
Awards and Decorations
Frederic M. Jablin Doctoral Dissertation Award
International Leadership Association & the University of Richmond, 2023
James G. March Dissertation Prize
Yale University, 2023
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