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Michelle Black, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Political Science

College of Arts and Sciences

michellblack@unomaha.edu 402.554.4858

Michelle Black is an expert in deterrence theory, political violence, insurgency, and national security, with extensive experience in U.S. defense and foreign policy.

Biography

Michelle Black, Ph.D., frequently provides insights on political violence and U.S. foreign policy for local and national media, as well as defense communities.

With over 17 years of experience with the Department of Defense, her research focuses on adversary decision making and deterrence strategies.

In the News

"DHS Selects the University of Nebraska Omaha to Lead Center of Excellence for Terrorism Prevention and Counterterrorism Research" - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology
"National counterterrorism program, based at UNO with $36.5 million in federal money, launches" - The Omaha World-Herald
"What will Iran do next?: UNO assistant professor says Iran's response to airstrike will be calculated" - KETV

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  • National Security

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