Stephen K. Baskerville (born October 15, 1957) is an American political theorist, author, and academic specializing in politics, family law, religion, history, and sexuality.⁠Wikipedia

Academic and Professional Background

• He has taught for over 30 years at universities and colleges in the United States and Europe, reaching the rank of full professor.
• Positions include:
  • Professor of Politics (and formerly head of the Department of State Studies) at Collegium Intermarium in Warsaw, Poland (now described as semi-retired or retired from this role).
  • Associate Professor of Government at Patrick Henry College.
  • Research Fellow at institutions such as the Howard Center for Family, Religion, and Society and the Independent Institute.⁠Amazon
• He holds a PhD and has affiliations with conservative or traditionalist academic circles.

Key Works and Focus Areas

Baskerville is best known for his critiques of modern family law, no-fault divorce, the family court system, and what he describes as the "war against fathers, marriage, and the family." His influential 2007 book, Taken Into Custody: The War Against Fathers, Marriage, and the Family, argues that the divorce industry and related policies undermine fatherhood and contribute to broader social breakdown.⁠Dadsdivorce

Other notable books include:

• The New Politics of Sex (2017)
• A Gentleman's Guide to Manners, Sex, and Ruling the World
• Who Lost America? Why the United States Went "Communist" and What to Do about It (2024, Arktos)⁠Substack

He has written more than 100 articles on topics including politics, religion, law, education, and cultural issues, often from a traditionalist or conservative perspective. He maintains a personal website (stephenbaskerville.com) and a Substack newsletter.

Public Presence

Baskerville is active on platforms like X/Twitter (@StephenBaskerv), where he comments on politics, family issues, and related topics. He occasionally appears in interviews or discussions (e.g., on marriage, family policy, or cultural decline) and is cited by men's rights or family reform advocates.⁠X

In summary, he is a scholar and commentator who focuses heavily on the intersection of family policy, gender relations, and broader political/cultural shifts, often arguing that current systems erode traditional family structures and individual rights (particularly for fathers). His work appeals to audiences interested in conservative critiques of family law and modern society.