Alex Bruens

Alex Bruens is an assistant research professor at the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. They earned their Ph.D. in Government and Public Policy from the University of Arizona in 2024. Their research examines rebel activities in civil wars, international organizations, and transnational crime. During their Ph.D., they were a research manager at the Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) at American University.

 

Bruens’ expertise is in criminal organizations, civil conflicts, rebel groups, violence against civilians, and international organizations. Their research is forthcoming at International Interactions.

 

Bruens has taught courses on terrorism & counterterrorism, international relations, and civil wars at the undergraduate level. They have presented original research at annual meetings of the Behavioral and Social Sciences in Security, Peace Science Society (International), International Studies Association, and Political Economy of International Organization. They hold two bachelor’s degrees from Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree from the University of Arizona.

B.A. Sociology, B.A. Political Science, Arabic (minor); Florida Atlantic University 

M.A. Government and Public Policy; University of Arizona

Ph.D. Government and Public Policy; University of Arizona