Assistant Professor (NTT)
Ph.D., Kent State University, 2000
Fields: American, European, international politics
Director, Washington Program in National Issues
Professor Robyn's research focuses on international and comparative politics, with a special emphasis on European national identity. Dr. Robyn has undertaken several studies regarding the topic as well as participated in several other academic endeavors including: work as a Reviewer for Prentice Hall Publication, a consultant for Lynne Rienner Publications, a career consultant for the U.S. Peace Corps, and the organizer for Kent State's Model United Nations Program. He also serves as a member of the International Studies Association, European Community Studies Association, and the American Political Science Association. Dr. Robyn's publications include:
· The Changing Face of European Identity, London: Routledge Press. 2005.
· “A Multinational Study of Identity in Europe,” book chapter in Integrating Cross-National Research on Political Psychology. Berlin: Peter Lang Verlag. 2005.
· “Studying National Identity in Europe,” for a special issue of Politics, Groups and the Individual. 2001.
· "A Methodological Approach to National Identity in Europe." Politique Européenne. 1(1): 84-107. April, 2000.
· "Regional Collective Security in Europe: Past Patterns and Future Prospects." (Co-authored with Steven W. Hook). European Security 8(3):82-100. Autumn, 1999.
e-mail: rrobyn@kent.edu