Henry J. Moncrieff is a political scientist whose research interests lie at the intersection of civil-military relations, security studies, and authoritarian politics, with a regional focus on Latin America.
During his time at the Kellogg Institute, Moncrieff will study the factors influencing military responses during democratic backsliding in Latin America, particularly emphasizing how leaders navigate civil-military relations to consolidate power or maintain democratic norms. This work will contribute to a deeper understanding of the military's role in shaping democratic resilience or erosion in the region.
His dissertation investigates how external actors create opportunities for leaders to initiate reforms to establish civilian control over the military. Moncrieff’s other projects examine the consequences of coups on political and economic development and analyze the challenges that coup-prone countries face in achieving democratic governance.
A Fulbright Scholar from 2019 to 2021, Moncrieff holds a PhD in political science from Texas Tech University and an MA in security studies from Kansas State University.
Academic Year 2025-2026 : Supporters or Bystanders? The Military’s Role in Democratic Backsliding in Latin America