Alex R. McKeown came to Kenyon in 1986. He has taught courses in international politics, especially on U.S. security policy and on ethics in international relations, and on Russian and Soviet domestic and foreign policy. McKeown has also has taught the Quest for Justice. His scholarly writing has focused on U.S. security policy. He has participated in the international studies program and has served the College as chair of the Student/Faculty Senate.

Areas of Expertise

Diplomatic and military history, U.S. foreign policy, international politics

Education

Ph.D. University of Wisconsin
M.A. University of Wisconsin
B.A. University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

Courses Taught

PSCI 101-102: The Quest for Justice
PSCI 260: International Relations
PSCI 313: Making U.S. Foreign Policy
PSCI 370: U.S. Foreign Policy, 1776-1920
PSCI 371: World War II: Origins, Diplomacy, Strategy, and Campaigns
PSCI 372: U.S. Foreign Policy Since 1945
PSCI 460: Ethics and Law in International Relations
PSCI 461: U.S. Defense Strategy in the 21st Century
PSCI 462: U.S. Foreign Policy after the Cold War