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Josef Korbel School of International Studies

Josef Korbel School students working abroad

Adjunct Faculty

James Smith, Adjunct Professor

Email: jasasmith@comcast.net

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Education

  • PhD, University of Alabama
  • MS, University of Southern California
  • BS, United States Air Force Academy

Research and Expertise

Strategic security policy, arms control, proliferation, terrorism, strategic leader development

Profile

  • Director, USAF Institute for National Security Studies (1998-present)
  • Professor, USAF Academy (1998-present)
  • Adjunct Faculty, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver (2007-present)
  • Adjunct Faculty, George H.W. Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University (2008-present)
  • Associate/Assistant Professor, Military and Strategic Studies, USAF Academy (1994-1998)
  • Associate Dean for Academic Research and Director Academic Research Division, US Military Academy (1990-1993)
  • Associate Professor Social Sciences, US Military Academy (1987-1993)
  • Director, National Security Policy, Assistant Professor, Air University (1983-1987)
  • Director Strategic Plans, Director Current Operations and Training, Pilot, Rhein Main Air Base, Germany (1979-1983)
  • Faculty, USAF Special Operations Schools (1975-1979)
  • Director, Personnel Plans and Programs, Director, Training and Operations Plans, Pilot, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia (1971-1975)
  • Air Force Association Citation of Honor, Spacepower for a New Millennium (2001)
  • Robert F. McDermott Award for Excellence in USAFA Faculty Research (1999-2000)
  • USAF Institute for National Security Studies Outstanding Academy Research Award (1996)
  • Allen E. Dorn Award for Outstanding Research in Military Art and Science (1996-1997)

Courses

  • INTS 4742: International Weapons Proliferation
  • INTS 4907: International Terrorism