Keyton Lytle graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in history and political science, as well as minors in international studies, European Studies, and military history. As a research affiliate with the Peace, War & Social Conflict Laboratory, he studied private military and security companies. He currently serves as the editorial assistant for Armed Forces & Society, a journal focused on civil-military relations. Keyton is particularly interested in international policy, governance, and conflict prevention. He is originally from the Dallas area.