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Dr. Morrissette received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Georgia in 2007. He is Professor of Political Science and Director of International Affairs. He received the Pickens-Queen Outstanding Teaching Award in 2010 and the Distinguished Artists and Scholars Award in 2026.
Selected Courses
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World Politics
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International Relations
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Conflict and Revolution
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Intelligence and Covert Operations
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International Law
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Russian Politics
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Global Terrorism
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Politics, Media, and Culture
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Politics and Video Games
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War and Pop Culture
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Politics of the Undead
Research Interests
Dr. Morrissette’s research and teaching interests include international relations and the intersection of popular culture and politics. His work has examined environmental scarcity and conflict, Russian politics, and the political and cultural significance of video games and popular media. He has published in PS: Political Science & Politics, Media, Culture & Society, Game Studies, Studies in Popular Culture, The Cambridge Review of International Affairs, Parameters: US Army War College Quarterly, and elsewhere.