Education
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in government from Harvard University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in government from Harvard University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell.
Prior to joining the George Mason faculty in 2007, he spent 27 years as a professor of government at Cornell University. Professor Rabkin has written numerous books, chapters, papers, articles, and essays. Known for excellence in teaching, in 1999 and 2001 he was awarded the title of "Cornell"s Most Influential Teacher." Among his famous students include New York Times best-selling author Ann Coulter.
His interests include national security law and early constitutional history.
Rabkin is a board member of the United States Institute of Peace and a member of the Council of Academic Advisers at the American Enterprise Institute.