Author profile: Luke M. Herrington

Dr. Luke M. Herrington is an Assistant Professor of Social Science at the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) at Ft. Leavenworth. A political scientist and international relations scholar by training, he received his PhD from the University of Kansas. His research and teaching interests focus on political violence and extremism, religion in comparative and international politics, theories of great power conflict, and the role of various beliefs and attitudes (e.g., tolerance) in political life and development. His most recent work explores the negative impact of conspiracy theory on American national security.

Opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed or implied are solely those of the author, and do not represent the views of the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or any other U.S. government agency.

Review – Unanswered Threats

Luke M. Herrington • Mar 19 2012 • Features

In Unanswered Threats, Randall Schweller challenges preconceptions about the prevalence of balancing behavior in international relations.

U.S. Legislation Could Shut Down the Internet

Luke M. Herrington • Jan 19 2012 • Articles

Hopefully, Congress will come to its senses and PIPA and SOPA will be defeated. If not, President Obama should announce his intentions to veto both, and the White House should announce a plan to tackle the very real issues of online piracy and intellectual property theft.

Review – Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet

Luke M. Herrington • Jan 9 2012 • Features

Klare’s analysis is timely, well written, and intriguing considering its central thesis that the world’s reliance on fossil fuels will eventually lead to increased geopolitical tensions. While other books offer a more thorough account, this is a welcome read.

Faith-Based Diplomacy and the Case of Somalia

Luke M. Herrington • Oct 14 2011 • Essays

Traditional approaches to international relation, such as liberalism, realism, and realpolitik, have failed in Somalia. As policymakers determine what to do about Somalia, they should consider employing faith-based diplomacy jointly with traditional military operations and Track I diplomatic efforts.

Limitations of the Green Movement and Barriers to Reform in Iran

Luke M. Herrington • Jul 28 2011 • Essays

A number of social, political, and economic barriers to regime change exist in Iran, and each has contributed to the perceived failures of the Green Movement since June 2009. This essay is a discussion of these barriers—impediments to the Green Movement’s success—and the opposition’s attempts to overcome them.

Why the Rise of China Will Not Lead to Global Hegemony

Luke M. Herrington • Jul 15 2011 • Essays

China’s problems demand too much attention, which as hegemonic stability theorists insist, will hinder its emergence.

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