Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler
Professor, Political Science
Political Science, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, Faculty, Full-time Faculty, Full Professor
Contact
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361 Buchtel Common Akron, OH 44325
About
Karl Kaltenthaler’s research and teaching focuses on security policy, political violence, political psychology, public opinion and political behavior, terrorism, counterterrorism, and xenophobia. He has been part of or completed multiple research studies in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, and the United States. He is currently researching the radicalization process and recruitment into violent political extremism as well as ways to counter this process (Countering Violent Extremism). This work has resulted in academic publications and presentations as well as reports and briefings for the U.S. government. His research has been published in three books, multiple book chapters, as well as articles in International Studies Quarterly, Political Science Quarterly, Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, as well as other journals.
Courses Taught
Courses:
POLIT 445/545 Al Qaeda
POLIT 446/546 Intelligence and Counterterrorism
POLIT 400/500 Political Extremism and Violence
POLIT 611 Seminar in War and Insurgency
POLIT 612 Seminar in Security Studies
Education
Ph.D. Washington University (St. Louis)