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Education
- PhD, International Relations, 1978, University of Southern California
- MA, International Relations, 1976, University of Southern California
Teaching
- DSS 703 Science, Technology, and Defense Policy
- DSS 705 NATO Security Issues
- DSS 710 Seminar on International Terrorism and Security
- DSS 716 Understanding Military Operations
- DSS 724 Leadership in National Security Policy
Professional experience
- Missouri State University Graduate Department of Defense and Strategic Studies Faculty, 2011-Present
- Director, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 2002-2010
Directed a graduate-level Defense and Security Studies Program. Oversaw efforts of the college dean and approximately 30 professors from 10 Nations. Five major course offerings for Government Officials from North American, European and Eurasian Nations; approximately 1000 students per year; over 130 participating nations. Taught an elective on Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missile Defense. Oversaw an Outreach Program hosting 100 Security-focused conferences each year throughout Europe/Eurasia (topics included WMD proliferation, cybersecurity, non-proliferation, consequence management, security cooperation/partnership activities, and threat reduction).
- Director of Requirements, U.S. Army, Pentagon, 1995-1998
- Director, Requirements and International Programs Branch, NATO, SHAPE; Mons, Belgium, 1992-1995
- Professor, International Relations/Defense & Strategic Studies, U.S. Military Academy; West Point, New York, 1979-1981
Publications
- The Evolution of U.S. Army Nuclear Doctrine, 1945-1980, Westview Press, 1980
Awards and honors
- Recipient, William P. Clements Award for Outstanding Educator, West Point, 1981