Scott D. McDonald

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  • Assistant Professor, University of North Georgia; Non-resident Fellow, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, University of North Georgia

I served for over twenty years as a specialist on China within the United States Marine Corps. In this capacity, my job was to understand China as a culture, nation, and country so that I could provide insight and guidance to the generals, ambassadors, and policymakers for whom I worked. Early in this process I realized that those I was studying were approaching security policy from a different perspective and using a different lens to conceive, understand, and determine appropriate action in the world. I used this knowledge as an operational planner, diplomat, strategic analyst, and professor to help shape and execute US policy in the Indo-Pacific. Since retiring from the military, I have returned to academia to refine my theories and prepare for my next career as a professor and policy advocate. I am now teaching at the University of North Georgia.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Assistant Professor, University of North Georgia
  • 2019–present
    Non-resident Fellow, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
  • 2025–present
    Associate, China Research Center
  • 2025–present
    Visiting Research Fellow, Center for Strategic Studies
  • 2023–2023
    Lecturer, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
  • 2022–2022
    Visiting Lecturer, Wellesley College
  • 2017–2019
    Military Professor, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies

Education

  • 2024 
    The Fletcher School, Tufts University, PhD / International Relations
  • 2001 
    The Naval Postgradaute School, MA / National Security Affairs
  • 1995 
    The George Washington University, BA / International Affairs

Professional Memberships

  • International Studies Association
  • International Political Science Association
  • American Political Science Association

Research Areas

  • International Relations (160607)
  • Political Theory And Political Philosophy (160609)
  • Government And Politics Of Asia And The Pacific (160606)
  • Asian Cultural Studies (200202)

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