Matt Conklin is a PhD candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago studying international relations and American Politics. Matt’s research interests include international security, war and society, US foreign policy, diplomatic history, and American Political Development.

Matt received an MA in international relations from the University of Chicago and a BA in history and economics from Wichita State University. Before starting his PhD, Matt was a research intern at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. His research has been published in Security Studies.

You can learn more about Matt and his research at www.matthewjconklin.com.