Conor Keane
Department of Modern History, Politics and International Rel
Macquarie University
Australia
Biography
Conor Keane has degrees in law and politics, and a doctorate on nation-building in Afghanistan. He currently teaches Australia and the Asia Pacific (IRPG 844), Theories and International Relations (IRPG841) and Political Violence (POL258). His main areas of research are nation-building, international development, bureaucratic politics and democratization.
Research Interest
Often when we look at international development programs that are spearheaded by states, we forget how the internal machinations of various bureaucratic agencies can impact upon policy formulation and implementation. This is especially true when it comes to complex foreign policy tasks in conflict zones. My research, therefore, debunks the myth that states function as a united, monolithic entity in the realm of foreign policy. With this in mind, I formulate ideas that may help to promote cohesion and cooperation within foreign policy bureaucracies. I am also interested in exploring how narrative and culture can influence the shape and nature of foreign policy. I am currently engaged in two major projects. The first involves determining whether the US is still genuinely interested in promoting democratization aboard. The second is a comparative analysis of Australia and Britain's approach to foreign aid.
Publications
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Kyne L, Merry C, O'Connell BR, Kelly AL, Keane CO, O'Neill DE. Factors associated with prolonged symptoms and severe disease due to Clostridium difficile. Age and ageing. 1999 Mar 1;28(2):107-13.
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McCarthy C, Patchett S, Collins RM, Beattie S, Keane C, O'Morain C. Long-term prospective study ofHelicobacter pylori in nonulcer dyspepsia. Digestive diseases and sciences. 1995 Jan 1;40(1):114-9.
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Shore A, Rossney AS, Keane CT, Enright MC, Coleman DC. Seven novel variants of the staphylococcal chromosomal cassette mec in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Ireland. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy. 2005 May 1;49(5):2070-83.
