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Rebecca J. Cruise

Political Science, University of Oklahoma

Rebecca J. Cruise

Political Science, University of Oklahoma

Biography

Dr. Rebecca Cruise is a term professor in the University of Oklahoma’s College of International Studies. She specializes in security studies and comparative politics focusing on issues of security community development, international organizations, post-conflict resolution, political participation and gender. Though taking an international perspective in much of her work, her regional focus tends toward Southeastern and Central Europe. She has published a number of articles, including pieces in International Organization, Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Croatian International Relations Review. Dr. Cruise also co-wrote a book exploring international maritime security policy. Currently, she is working on the manuscript for her forthcoming book entitled, Eastern Efficacy: Female Political Participation in Post Communist Europe. Beyond her research interests, Dr. Cruise has developed and taught a number of courses for the University of Oklahoma including Global Security, Comparative National Security, Women in International Security and International Activism.

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