February 2013
curriculum vitae
Michael T. CORGAN Associate Professor of International Relations Boston University 156 Bay State Road Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3553 [email protected]
SUMMARY Associate Professor, International Relations, specializing in international security, American governmental institutions, Nordic Europe, Icelandic government and politics. Extensive government service in political and military planning (NATO). Founding Partner of Centre for Small State Studies, International Affairs Institute, University of Iceland. Media analyst on security and political affairs.
EDUCATION
1959-63 United States Naval Academy B.S. (Naval Engineering)
1973-75 University of Washington M..P.A. (Master of Public Administration - Foreign Policy)
1985-91 Boston University Ph.D. in Political Science
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1967-70 United States Naval Academy 1967 Instructor in Naval Operations 1968 Instructor in Meteorology Instructor in Military and Maritime Law 1969-70 Instructor in English and American Literature
1971 Vietnamese Naval Academy, Nha Trang, Republic of Vietnam 1971 Instructor in Gunnery and Navigation
1975-76 National War College, Washington, DC 1975-76 Instructor in Soviet and Chinese Affairs
1978-81 United States Naval War College 1978-81 Professor of Strategy
1983-85 United States Naval War College 1983-85 Professor of Strategy
1985-91 Boston University 1985-88 Associate Professor of Naval Science 1988 Professor of Naval Science 1989-91 Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science
1991-93 United States Naval War College 1991-93 Professor of National Security Decision Making
1993-present 1993-95 Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science 1995- present Associate Professor of International Relations
Concurrent Appointments 1971 Dean of Academics, Vietnamese naval Academy, Nha Trang, RVN 1986-88 Lecturer in Department of History, Boston University 1988-90 Director of Administration, Metropolitan College, Boston University 1993-95 Lecturer in Department of History, Boston University 1995-2006 Director of Undergraduate Studies, International Relations Department 1995-present Associated faculty, Department of Political Science, Boston University 2001 Fulbright Professor of Political Science, University of Iceland (spring semester) 2006 Guest Professor of Political Science, University of Iceland (fall semester) 2006-present Director of Brussels Program, International Relations Department 2009-present Associate Chair International Relations Department 2010-present Assoicated Faculty, University of Lapland (Rovaneimi, Finland)
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PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS
Books/Book Chapters:
1994 National Security: Readings and Case Studies, Co-editor and author of several chapters, Government Printing Office, 1994
1996 Chapter: "A Clausewitzian Analysis of the Gulf War" in Head and Tilford, Eagle in the Desert (Westview Press) 1996
2002 Iceland and Its Alliances: Security for a Small State. (Mellen Press)
2009 - Correlation of Attitudes Toward Domestic and International Violence: A Multi-Country Study (Praeger), Iceland Chapter.
2012 - International Handbook of War, Torture, and Terrorism, (Springer), Introduction Chapter. (In press)
2113 (forthcoming) Introductory chapter to book on Peace Movements in Europe
In progress - Study of small states and their non-governmental security study institutions
Articles in Refereed Journals:
1980 "Theodore Roosevelt and A.T. Mahan: The Assessment of Influence," Naval War College Review, Newport, RI, December 1980
1990 "Aðdragandinn vestanhafs að Bandaríkjamanna á Íslandi 1941" [Antecedents in North America Leading to the Military Defense of Iceland by Americans], Saga XXX, Reykjavik, Iceland
1992 "Franklin D. Roosevelt and the American Occupation of Iceland," Naval War College Review, Newport, RI, Fall 1992
1994 [Pamphlet of Swedish translation of above article]: "Den Amerikanska Presidentmakten och det Västra Halvklotet Bakgrunden til USA:s Ockupation av Island den 7 Juli 1941," Nordic Council, Reykjavík.
2006 “Iceland in US Security Planning.” Rannsóknir í Félagsvísindum VII, [Research in the Social Sciences] October 2006, Reykjavik.
2007 2nd Author with Kathie Malley-Morrison and Helen Castanheira. “Security as an Individual and International Issue,” International Psychology Bulletin [Fall] 11-32.
2007 With Kathie Malley-Morrison and Helen Castanheira. “Peace Restoration: An Corgan - Page 4
Ecological Formulation,” Peace Psychology. [in press]
In progress - Article on preservation of the Icelandic language as a political act
Other publications, non-refereed juournals
1975 Paper: "Sino-Soviet Relations," National War College Proceedings of the 2nd AnnualConference International Security, Washington, DC, June 1975
1984 Paper: "Lessons of the Falklands War," Conference on the Falklands War, Naval War College, Newport, RI, November 1984
1988 Paper: "The U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf and Law of the Sea," International Studies Association/Political Science Association Joint Conference, Providence, RI, September 1988
1989 Paper: "Icelandic Views on the Arctic and Law of the Sea," International Conference of the International Studies Association, London, May 1989
1990 Paper: "The Expansion of Presidential Powers and the Western Hemisphere: The American Occupation of Iceland, 7 July 1941," Nordic Council Symposium, Hernam og Stridar [Occupation and War], Reykjavik, Iceland, May 1990
1995 Article: “Symphonies of Anton Bruckner.” Classical CD Scout, Volume 3, Issue 1 (January 1995)
1997 Paper: “Security for the Small State,” Southeast Regional Conference of the International Studies Association, Norfolk, VA, 1997.
1997 Article: “Bruckner the Star at Wagnerian Conference.” Listener. Volume 3, Number 4 (Autumn 1997).
2000 Paper: “What Happens if a Policy Works: Iceland and NATO.” Northeast Regional Conference of the International Studies Association, Albany, NY, 2000.
2001 Article “Saga af fimm borgum” (A Tale of Five Cities). Fálkinn. Reykjavík, December 2001.
2003 Article: “Small States in the Big World.” Viðskiptavit. University of Reykjavik Annual, May 2003.
2003 Signed article: “Bandaríkjamenn og varnarsamningurin” (The Americans and the Defense Agreement), Morgunblaðid, Reykjavík,14 June 2003.
2003 Review article: “NATO Expansion: Four Case Studies.” Harvard International Review. Fall 2003 Corgan - Page 5
2004 Article: “US Foreign Policy.” Íslenksa Leiðin. Spring 2004
2006 Article: “Gabrieli and Gabrieli.” The Audiophile Voice, Volume 12, Number 1 (2006).
2006 Article: “Free at Last: US Forces Leave Iceland.” Stjórnmál og Stjórnsýsla. [Politics and Administration (web journal of Political Science Department, University of Iceland)]
2007 Review Article: with Kathie Malley-Morrison. “Democracy at the Point of Gun. The Bush Doctrine” Psychological Critiques [on line journal]. Fall 2007.
2012 Article: “US Ratification of UNCLOS III?” e-International Relations. continuous Reviews in various academic and professional journals.
OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
Invited Lectures
1978-80 Annual Guest Lecturer in US Naval Strategy, Canadian Forces Staff College
1979 Lecture on President as Commander in Chief, Brown University
1991 Lecturer on US Occupation of Iceland in WWII at Nordic House, Reykjavik at invitation of the Nordic Council
1991-95 Annual Guest Lecturer in Naval Strategy, US Marine Corps Staff College
1992 Lecture on “Theorists of Naval Power,” US Military Academy
1998 USIS Lecture Tour to Iceland, November 1998. Presentations: University of Iceland (two), Icelandic Political Science Association, Althing (parliament) and Foreign Ministry Officials 1999 Massachusetts Maritime Academy
2000 November. USIS Lecture Tour to Iceland. Presentations at University of Iceland and Association for Western Cooperation
2003 Janaury. USIS Lecture Tour to Iceland. Presentations at University of Reykjavik and University of Akureyri.
2003 State Department Lecture Tour to France (April) presentations at: Club Gagnants, Lille Ecole Superieur Science Politique, Lille School of Law, University of Lille Ecole Superieur Science Politique, Bordeaux Ecole Superieur Science Politique, Lyon Corgan - Page 6
School of Law, University of Lyon School of Law, University of Strasbourg
2004 February. USIS-sponsored Lectures at University of Iceland, University of Reykjavik. 2006 March. Lecture at University of Akureyri, Iceland
2008 February. Lecture on US politics. University of Iceland
2008 November. Lecture, public invited, to political science students at University of Iceland. Lecture to Rotary Club of Reykjavik on US elections. Panelist at Institute for International Affairs, U. Of Iceland on US foreign policy. 2009 February. Lecture on Chinese Navy in South China Sea at Harvard Program on Asian International Relations
2010 February. Lecture on Iceland’s Security in the Current World. University of Iceland
2011 February. Lecture on US Politics and Europe. University of Iceland
2011 October. Lecture on Cyber-security. University of Iceland
2012 February. Lecture on US Politics and Europe. University of Iceland
2012 October. Lecture on US presidential election. University of Iceland
Other service
2002-2006 Peer Review Committee, Northern Europe Fulbright Awards (Chairman 2005, 06)
2003-present Regular guest lecturer in BU Core Curriculum.
2003-2010 Reviewer for Draper Prizes, BU
2009 June. Lecture and Closing Panel in Geneva-London course in Conflict Resolution
2010 June. Lecture on Law of the Sea (Cod Wars) BU Program Geneva
2011 June. Lectures on Law of the Sea and Case Studies, BU Program London
2012-13 Reviewer for BU Trustee Scholarships
MEDIA ACTIVITIES
1988- present Regular analyst for: WCVB-TV, Channel 5, (ABC)Boston Corgan - Page 7
WHDH-TV, Channel 7, (NBC) Boston WFMT-TV, Channel 25 (Fox), Boston NECN (New England Cable News), Boston WBZ radio, Boston WCBS radio, New York Radio Beirut
Regularly cited in: Christian Science monitor Boston Globe Boston Herald Frequent citations in other ephemeral journals
1991 Gulf War political/military analyst for WHDH-TV Channel 7 (over 100 appearances)
1991-95 Presidential Affairs Analyst on Monitor Television Network
1995-99 Regular panelist on "The Group," WGBH-TV (PBS)
1996-98 Host and Director of "Falmouth Issues and Answers" weekly TV show, FCTV-13
1998-2010 Political columnist, Falmouth Enterprise: monthly column, “All Politics Is Local”
2001 January. Featured guest on Silfur Egil (Silver Eagle) half hour interview show Skjár Einn (Screen One) Reykjavik
2001 May. Featured guest on Silfur Egil (Silver Eagle) half hour interview show Skjár Einn (Screen One) Reykjavik
2003 July. Featured guest on Kastljós (Spotlight) one hour interview show RÚV (State Televison) Reykjavik
2003 Featured analyst on CBC radio show “Current” (March, August)
2003 November. Featured guest on Kastljós (Spotlight) one hour interview show RÚV (State Televison) Reykjavik
2004 February. Featured guest on Silfur Egil (Silver Eagle) half hour interview show Stöð Tvö (Station Two) Reykjavik
2004 March. Featured interview in Le Soir. Brussels.
2004 April. Featured interview in Hokkaido Shinbun.
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2004 July. Analyst for BBC on Democratic National Convention. Analyst for Iceland State Radio (RÚV) on Democratic National Convention.
2004-2005 Host of international affairs show, “The world Around Us,” Falmouth Community Television 2006 March. Featured interviews in Morgunblaðid and Blaðið on US-Icelandic d defense negotiations
2006 September. Featured guest on Kastljós (Spotlight) one hour interview show RÚV (State Televison) Reykjavik
2006 October. Featured guest on Silfur Egil (Silver Eagle) half hour interview show Stöð Tvö (Station Two) Reykjavik
2006 Numerous (over 12) interviews with Icelandic media on two subjects: withdrawal of US forces from Keflavik NATO base and on US elections 2007 November. Commentary for Icelandic State Radio [RÚV] on US elections.
2008 February. Commentary for Icelandic State Television and State Radio [RÚV] on US elections.
2008 October. Commentary for Icelandic State Television [RÚV] on US elections eve. October. Featured interviews in Morgunblaðid on race in American politics
2008 November. Featured interview on KPSI radio (Carlsbad, CA) on current US security interests.
2009 January. Interview on BUTV in re Obama inauguration.
2009 March. Interview Icelandic State Radio on financial crisis.
2010 October. Interview on Icelandic state Radio on US Elections October. Featured interviews in Morgunblaðid and Dagablaðið/Vísir on US politics and elections.
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AWARDS and HONORS
1967 Navy Achievement Medal with “V” for combat service
1971 Bronze Star with “V” for combat service Cross of Gallantry, Republic of Vietnam Training Service Honor Medal, First Class, Republic of Vietnam
1978 Navy Commendation Medal
1981 Navy Commendation Medal, Second award
1983 Defense Meritorious Service Medal
1963-88 Twelve campaign ribbons, unit awards and qualification medals
1992 Henry S. Miller Prize for best historical essay in Naval War College Review
1992 Award for teaching excellence, Naval War College
1993 Award for teaching excellence, Naval War College
1999 Recognition for teaching excellence, Provost, Boston University
2001 Fulbright lectureship award, University of Iceland, Spring Semester 2001
2008 Frank and Lynne Wisneski Award for Excellence in Teaching, BU College of Arts and Sciences
ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS
1963 Graduated from US Naval Academy “With credit” (cum laude)
1975 Graduated with highest average (then) to date, Graduate School of Public Affairs, UW
1991 Ph.D. awarded with ‘highest distinction’ from Boston University
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
International Studies Association
American-Scandinavian Foundation
Founding Partner, Centre for Small State Studies, University of Iceland
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COURSES TAUGHT
United States Naval Academy Operations and Tactics Meteorology Celestial Navigation Military Law/Law of the Sea Survey of American Literature Survey of British Literature American Black Literature
Vietnamese Naval Academy Naval Ordnance and Gunnery
National War College (Washington, DC) Soviet and Chinese Foreign Policies
United States Naval War College Strategy and Policy National Security Decision Making President as Commander in Chief The Soviet Union
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Clausewitz in Modern State Relations
Boston University Introduction to International Relations Introduction to Security Studies International Law and Organization Nordic Europe North Atlantic and European Security American Political Parties American Public Policy Approaches to the Study of Foreign Policy International Relations Theory Comparative Politics American Legislative Process Presidential Leadership Bureaucracy and Administration in U.S. Government Introduction to American Foreign Policy The Navy and American History War in the Western World The Sea in International Relations Introduction to International Relations for Graduate Students
University of Maryland , extension course in Keflavík Iceland Corgan - Page 12
Management University of Iceland International Law Foreign Policy Process Global Governance World Order vs. World Hegemony
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MISCELLANEOUS
1963-88 Held Top Secret and code word [classified] security clearances in US military
1977 Qualified as Political-Military Strategic Planning Specialist, US Navy
1988-91 Counselor, Masters' Degree Programs, BU Prison Education Program
1996-98 Member, Cable Advisory Commission, Town of Falmouth
1998-2000 Member, Charter Review Committee, Town of Falmouth
1999- 2002 Discussion leader for Mass Foundation for the Humanities book studies, SE Mass
2002-2006 Faculty sponsor, Model United Nations, Boston University
2002-2006 Board member, Falmouth Forum
2004-2007 Vice Chairman, Charter Review Committee, Town of Falmouth
2007-present Faculty Sponsor, UNICEF Club, Boston University
2008-2011 Chairman, Charter Review Committee, Town of Falmouth
2009-2011 Member Charter Review Committee, Cape Cod Regional Government
2010-present Lecturer Joy of Learning series for senior citizens at Falmouth Public Library
Occasional contributor of reviews of classical music subjects and recordings to various journals
Member, Bruckner Society of America
Member, American Mensa
Regular reviewer of college texts: including a new edition of Allison’s Essence of Decision, naval history text This Peoples Navy (Kenneth Hagan), Spiegel’s introductory international relations text World Politics in a New Era.
Regular guest speaker at various, civic, business, and alumni organizations