Education

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

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, Texam 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).

Research and Expertise

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

Courses

INTS 4742: International Weapons Proliferation
INTS 4907: International Terrorism