Biography

Michael previously worked at the University of Aberdeen, where he was Director of the Scottish Centre for International Security, and at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London.  He joined the Department in 2004.

Current Research

His current research focuses on the military use of outer space, particularly the arms control issues surrounding anti-satellite systems, and on the military space policies of the European Union.  He is continuing his research into the meaning of the concept of security in the contemporary world.  He has published in a variety of journals including Defense and Security Analysis,  Mediterranean Quarterly, Contemporary Security Policy, Jane's Intelligence Review, NATO Defence College Monograph Series, Korean Journal of Defense Analysis, Diplomacy and Statecraft,  Defense Analysis,   Contemporary South Asia, Pacific Review, Review of International Studies, History, and Arms Control.

Selected Recent Publications

• Bormann, N and M Sheehan, (2009) (eds), Securing Outer Space (London and New York: Routledge) (link).
• Sheehan, M, (2007) The International Politics of Space (London and New York: Routledge) (link).
• Sheehan, M. (2005) International Security: An Analytical Survey (Lynne Rienner) (link).
• Sheehan, M. (2000) National and International Security.