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Bill Flanik is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Monash University, where he serves as Course Director for the Master of Arts in International Relations. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at Virginia Commonwealth University and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 2013. His doctoral thesis explored U.S. strategic missile defense advocates and their use of metaphors like 'shields', 'rogues', and 'visions' to shape the discourse around American exceptionalism and national survival. Prior to joining Monash University, Bill taught at the University of Waterloo and Colorado Mesa University, covering topics in comparative politics and international relations. His research interests include Foreign Policy Analysis, Security Studies, and Discourse Analysis, with a focus on U.S. foreign policy and conceptual metaphors in policy discussions. Additionally, he is affiliated with several academic societies including the Higher Education Research Development Society Australasia and the International Studies Association.
Monash University • Clayton, Australia
Bill Flanik teaches in the Department of Politics and International Relations.
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