R. Joseph Huddleston is an Assistant Professor in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations. He specializes in Middle-Eastern politics, intrastate conflict, and research design. His current work focuses on the international sovereignty of secessionist, separatist, and self-determination movements, particularly the ways third-party states help or hinder separatist groups apart from diplomatic recognition. He also studies public opinion towards international intervention in conflicts.

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