Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., Political Science, Louisiana State University
First Field: Political Theory, Second Field: American Politics, Minor Field: Religion and Politics
M.A., Political Theory, University of Toronto
B.A., Political Science, Saint Vincent College
Biography
Dr. Sukala received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Louisiana State University with a primary concentration in Political Theory, a secondary concentration in American Politics, and a minor in Religion and Politics. He is interested in the questions of how distinct political traditions are able to coexist and how competing social forces, such as political and religious authority, dictate our behavior.
His current research focuses on Buddhist political thought and the consequences of the conflict caused as the Buddhist political world comes together with the liberal West in the age of globalization. Prior to coming to NMSU, Dr. Sukala worked in public policy research and served as the Director of Elections for Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Areas of Specialization
- Political Theory
-Religion and Politics
-Buddhist Political Thought
-American Political Thought
- American Politics
-Conspiracy Theories
-Elections Administration
Research and Teaching Interests
Dr. Sukala’s main areas of interest are in the study of religion and politics, with a focus on comparative political thought. He is interested in the questions of how distinct political traditions are able to coexist and how competing social forces, such as political and religious authority, dictate our behavior. His current research focuses on Buddhist political thought and the consequences of the conflict caused as the Buddhist political world comes together with the liberal West in the age of globalization.
Courses
- POLS 1120G- American National Government
- POLS1130G- Issues in American Politics
- POLS380V- Contemporary World Political Ideologies
- POLS382- Classical Political Thought
- POLS383- Modern Political Thought
- POLS385- American Political Thought
- POLS387- Religion and Politics
- POLS550- Graduate Seminar in American Politics
- POLS580- Graduate Seminar in Political Theory
Contact Information
Email: sukala@nmsu.edu
Breland Hall room 342, NMSU Main Campus
