Contact Information
Bio
Dan Detzi is an Assistant Professor of Political Science, teaching classes in the fields of International Relations and Comparative Politics. He earned his PhD in Government and Public Policy from the University of Arizona in 2024. His research interests include policy analysis, organizational behavior, and decision-making.
Education
Ph.D., Government and Public Policy: University of Arizona (2024)
Master of Arts, Security Studies: Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA (2010)
Master of Arts, Military Studies, Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict: American Military University (2010)
Bachelors of Science, Astronomy: University of Arizona (1996)
Professional Experience
Master Navigator, U.S. Air Force (1996-2017)
Politico-Military Officer, Joint Staff J5 (2011-2014)
Instructor of Political Science, USAFA (2014-2017)
Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record, University of Arizona (2018-2023)
Research and Scholarly Interests
Conflict, defense decision-making, institutional analysis, foreign policy analysis.
Publications
“Hitting them where it hurts: A joint interagency network to disrupt terrorist financing in West Africa.” Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, Volume 39, Issue 3 (2016).