Sam Rohrer

Sam Rohrer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

706-864-1927

Hansford Hall, 315, Dahlonega

Area(s) of Expertise: Secession, Maritime Crime, Terrorism, and Leadership Style and Trait Analysis

Overview

Dr. Samuel Rohrer, Associate Professor of Political Science, holds a Ph.D. in political science with specializations in international relations and comparative politics from Louisiana State University, in addition to an M.H.A. specializing in management from Missouri State University. His areas of interest include leadership style and trait analysis, secession, maritime crime, and terrorism.

Courses Taught

Undergraduate Courses

CGLO 1503: Contemporary Global Topics
POLS 1101: Introduction to American Politics
POLS 2401: Introduction to International Relations
POLS 3204: International Organizations
POLS 3205: International Law
POLS 3209: Comparative Politics of the Middle East
POLS 4201: Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLS 4209: International Relations of the Middle East
POLS 4244: Terrorism and Political Violence
POLS 4320: International Relations Theory

Graduate Courses

POLS 7240: Special Topics: Middle East – Piracy, Terrorism, and Natural Resources
POLS 7241: Special Topics: Non-Democratic Governance – Authoritarian and Competitive Authoritarian Systems (Also taught using the class title, “Authoritarianism.”)
POLS 7241: Special Topics: Contemporary Secessionist Movements
POLS 7244: Political Violence

Education

Ph.D. Political Science, Louisiana State University

Publications

Rohrer S. (2021) “War and Terrorism.” The Basics of International Relations. University of North Georgia Press.

Rohrer, S.; Price, N.; Gilley, J. (2020) “The Quest for an Independent Scotland: The Impact of Culture, Economics, and International Relations on Votes of Self-Determination” Journal of Economics and Politics. 25(1), 1-16

Rohrer, S.; and Sobek D. (2016) “Name Your Price: Economic Compensation and Suicide Terrorism” International Journal of Peace and Development Studies. 7(8),76-88

Rohrer, S. (2015). “When is a Pirate a Pirate?: The Evolution of Piracy and Maritime Sovereignty.” Coriolis: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Maritime Studies. 5(2), 20-45

Rohrer, S. (2014). “What Makes a Prime Minister Great?: The Impact of LTA Psychological Characteristics and the Perceived Effectiveness of British Prime Ministers (1902-2004).” Journal of Research and Politics. October-December, 1-8