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Dr. Patrick J. Paterson
The William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies
National Defense University, 260 5th Ave. Bldg 64, Washington, DC 20319-5066
Email: patpaterson2014@gmail.com
Website: www.patrickjpaterson.com
Current Position
Associate Dean for Research and Publications
William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies
National Defense University, Washington, DC.
Education
Ph.D., 2021 Conflict Analysis & Resolution, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Dissertation title: Post-Conflict Transitions in Latin America: Negotiation Techniques for Dealing with a Resistant Armed Forces.
M.A., 2012 Political Science, American University, Washington, DC
M.A. (equivalent), 2002 Global Strategic Affairs, Argentine Naval War College, Buenos Aires
M.A., 1997 National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
B.S., 1989 History, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
Academic Appointments
Associate Dean for Research and Publications, William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, National Defense University, Washington, DC, 2023 – present.
Professor of Practice of National Security Studies, William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, National Defense University, Washington, DC, 2011 – 2023.
Visiting Professor, National Academy of Strategic and Political Studies (ANEPE), Santiago, Chile, 2017.
Visiting Research Professor, Universidad Bernardo O’Higgins, Santiago, Chile, 2017.
Adjunct Professor, History Department, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 2009 – 2010.
Senior Military Instructor, History Department, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 2003 – 2005.
Research Interests
Climate Change, International Humanitarian Law, U.S. Military Strategy, U.S. Foreign Policy, Latin America, Caribbean, Security and Defense matters, International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Human Rights, Rule of Law, Security Cooperation, Counterterrorism.
Academic Courses Taught
National Defense University, Washington, DC.
· “Strategic Implications of Human Rights and Rule of Law”
· “Security and Defense Policy (SDP)”
· “Washington Seminar on Defense and Security (WSDS)”
· “Managing Security and Defense: Tools, Techniques, and Practices”
· “Caribbean Defense and Security Course” (CDSC)
· “Perspectives on Homeland Security and Defense (PHSD)”
· “Interagency Coordination and Combating Terrorism” (ICCT)
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.
· The West in the World (HH216)
· Modern Latin American History (HH365)
· Pre-Columbian Civilization (HH363)
· Modern Western Civilization (HH206)
· U.S. Military and Naval History (HH104)*
*HH104 Course Coordinator - crafted core course material for 1200 students.
Inter-American Defense College, Washington, DC.
· Advanced Defense Policy Course (ADP/IADC)
Publishing History
Books and Book Chapters
1. “The Blurred Battlefield: The Perplexing Conflation of Humanitarian and Criminal Law in Contemporary Conflicts.” Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), Tampa, FL. March 2021. ISBN 978-1-941715-50-5.
2. “Origines de las Política Exterior de los EEUU” (Origins of Foreign Policy in the United States). Editorial Académica Española. October 2018. ISBN: 978-620-2-16760-4.
3. “Training Surrogate Forces in International Humanitarian Law: Lessons from El Salvador, Colombia, Peru, and Iraq,” Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), Tampa, FL. August 2016. ISBN 978-1-941715-09-3.
4. “Contemporary Security and Defense Issues in the Caribbean,” William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, Washington DC. Co-edited with Walter Earle. August 2016. ISBN: 978-0-9913377-1-2.
5. “Global Warming and Climate Change in the Caribbean,” in Contemporary Security and Defense Issues in the Caribbean, William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, Washington DC. August 2016.
6. “Taking Africa Seriously,” in McGraw-Hill Annual Editions: World Politics 08/09 (college textbook).
7. “Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea,” in McGraw-Hill Annual Editions: World Politics 08/09 (college textbook).
Peer-Reviewed Articles
1. May 2022, “Fog of Warfare: Broadening U.S. Military Use of Force Training for Security Cooperation,” Joint Force Quarterly, National Defense University, Washington DC.
2. March 2022, “Civil-Military Relations: Guidelines in Politically Charged Societies,” Parameters, Army War College, Carlisle, PA.
3. July 2019, “Measuring Military Professionalism in Partner Nations: Guidance for Security Assistance Officials.” Journal of Military Ethics.
4. Winter 2017, “Calentamiento Global y Cambio Climático en Sudamérica” (Global Warming and Climate Change in South America). Revista Política y Estrategia, National Academy of Strategic and Political Studies (ANEPE).
5. February 2015, “The Peru-Chile Maritime Border Decision and Latin America Border Conflicts,” Journal of International Affairs, volume XVII, number 3.
Journal and Magazine Articles
1. March 2022, “The Colombia Coca Bloom, the Mexican Heroin Surge, and the Fentanyl Crisis,” William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Regional Insights.
2. April 2020, “Caribbean Sub-Regional HADR Response Efforts in Hurricane Season 2017,” William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Regional Insights.
3. October 2019, “Climate Change is Coming for Annapolis," U.S. Naval Institute's Proceedings Magazine.
4. February 2018, “Origins of U.S. Foreign Policy,” William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Occasional Paper.
5. December 2017, “U.S. Tactical Challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan: Finding the Proper Balance between Force Protection and Collateral Damages.” Cuadernos de Difusión, Centro de Estudios Estratégicos de la Academia de Guerra de Chile
6. July 2017, “The Blurred Battlefield: La Desconcertante Confusión del Derecho Humanitario y de los Derechos Humanos y lo que significa para la Estrategia y Política Militar.” (“The Blurred Battlefield:” Discerning between humanitarian law and human rights, and its significance on military and political strategy). (Columna de Opinion, National Academy of Strategic and Political Studies (ANEPE).
7. November 2016, “One-on-One with U.S. Special Envoy Bernie Aronson,” William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Regional Insights.
8. January 2016, “Transitional Justice in Colombia: Amnesty, Accountability, and the Truth Commission,” William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Occasional Paper.
9. September 2014, “Derechos Humanos y la Lucha Contra Las Organizaciones Criminales Transnacionales: Una Estrategia Imprescendible.” (Human Rights and the Fight Against Transnational Criminal Organizations: An Essential Strategy). Co-authored with Cristy Blain. Security and Defense Studies Review (SDSR), National Defense University, vol 16/2014.
10. July 2014, “Measuring Success in the War on Drugs,” William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Occasional Paper. Co-authored with Katy Robinson.
11. April 2014, “The Latin American Electoral Cycle: Implications for Democratic Consolidation,” Security and Defense Studies Review (SDSR), National Defense University, vol 15/2014.
12. April 2014, “Foreign Policy Dilemma in Latin America,” Security and Defense Studies Review (SDSR), National Defense University, vol 15/2014.
13. April 2014, “The Most Famous Cases of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights,” Co-authored with Richard J. Wilson. Security and Defense Studies Review (SDSR), National Defense University, vol 15/2014.
14. September 2013, “Border Disputes in Latin America,” Co-authored with Rory Flynn. William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Regional Insights.
15. July 2013, “Conflict Resolution in Colombia,” William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Occasional Paper.
16. February 2012, "Human Rights and U.S. Foreign Policy in Latin America," Security and Defense Studies Review (SDSR), National Defense University, vol 13/2012, 215-234.
17. September 2009, “Limits to Civilian Authority?” Armed Forces Journal.
18. May 2009, “Our Waning Influence to the South,” U.S. Naval Institute’s Proceedings Magazine.
19. July 2008, “SOUTHCOM Turns to Soft Power,” U.S. Naval Institute's Proceedings Magazine.
20. July/August 2008, “African Peacekeeping Operations,” U.S. Army Combined Arms Center’s Military Review. Also published on South Africa Defense Force’s Defense Web, Nov 2008.
21. February 2008, “Top Secret Documents Reveal the Truth about the Gulf of Tonkin,” U.S. Naval Institute’s Navy History Magazine.
22. October 2007, “Taking Africa Seriously,” U.S. Naval Institute's Proceedings Magazine.
23. April 2007, “Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea”, National Defense University’s Joint Force Quarterly.
24. September 2006, “Navy FAO Skills in High Demand in EUCOM AOR”, U.S. Naval Institute's Proceedings Magazine.
25. May 2006, “U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Counter-Terror Operations in Africa”, U.S. Naval Institute's Proceedings Magazine.
Invited Lectures
06 Aug 2021, “Research Summary: The Blurred Battlefield,” Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) webinar ThinkJSOU, Tampa, FL.
12 Aug 2021, “Climate Change and the Caribbean,” Caribbean Defense and Security Course (CDSC), National Defense University, Washington DC.
21 June 2021, “Fuerzas Armadas, Derecho Humanitario, y Derecho Penal,” Course: Estado De Derecho, Fuerzas Armadas Y Políticas De Defensa, William J. Perry Center, National Defense University, Washington DC.
29 May 2021, “Capacidades HADR Civiles y Militares,” El Centro de Estudios Superiores Navales (CESNAV), Mexico City, Mexico. Conducted online.
21 May 2021, “U.S.-Chile Strategic Partnership and Recent Developments in Chile,” U.S. Army War College (AWC), Washington DC.
20 May 2021, Webinar: “The Blurred Battlefield - The Perplexing Conflation of Conflict and Criminal Law and What It Means for U.S. Special Operations Forces,” William J. Perry Center, National Defense University, Washington DC.
13 Apr 2021, “Capacidades HADR Civiles y Militares,” Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) course, William J. Perry Center, National Defense University, Washington DC.
29 March 2021, “Results of the Perry Center Threats Survey,” to U.S. Air War College. Conducted online.
23 March 2021, “Civilian and Military Capacities of HADR,” Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) course, William J. Perry Center, National Defense University, Washington DC.
10 November 2020, "Disaster Risk Resilience: Climate and Security in the Caribbean" with Dr. Tony Clayton (speaker) and Professor Pat Paterson (moderator). Conducted online.
21 October 2020, “Resultados de la Encuestra de Amenazas,” to CEDEYAC, Peru. Conducted online.
07 October 2020, “Research summary: The Blurred Battlefield - The Perplexing Conflation of Conflict and Criminal Law and What It Means for U.S. Special Operations Forces,” to Center on National Security and the Law, Georgetown Law School. Conducted online.
05 Aug 2020, “Opening Remarks - Military Justice Seminar,” Perry Center Webinar. Conducted online.
21 July 2020, “Resultados de la Encuestra de Amenazas,” to CEDEYAC, Peru. Conducted online.
26 Oct 2019, “Central America and the U.S. Immigration Crisis,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington, DC.
03 Sept 2019, “Roles de la Seguridad en las Operaciones Multinacionales de Mantenimiento de la Paz,” Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estrategicos (ANEPE), Santiago, Chile,.
02 Sept 2019, “Roles y misiones en la Asistencia Humanitaria y Respuesta a Desastres,” Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estrategicos (ANEPE), Santiago, Chile,
01 Sept 2019, “Tendencias de Seguridad Regional en América Latina,” Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estrategicos (ANEPE), Santiago, Chile.
01 Sept 2019, “Liderazgo Estratégico en el Nuevo Ambiente de Seguridad,” Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estrategicos (ANEPE), Santiago, Chile.
26 Oct 2019, “Central America and the U.S. Immigration Crisis,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington, DC.
22 Oct 2019. “Human Rights Challenges in Partnered Operations in the Western Hemisphere,” International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) IHL Workshop, Washington DC.
24 July 2019, “Derechos Humanos en Operaciones de Mantenimiento de la Paz (PKO),” Ministerio de Defensa de Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
13 May 2019, “Central America and the U.S. Immigration Crisis,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington, DC.
26 April 2019, “Climate Change in the Western Hemisphere,” U.S. Library of Congress.
09 April 2019, “La Estrategia Militar y Política Exterior de los Estados Unidos,” Inter-American Defense College (IADC), Washington DC.
07 Apr 2019, “La Estrategia Militar de los Estados Unidos,” ANEPE visit to NDU, Washington DC,
25 Feb 2019, “Results of the Perry Center Threat Survey,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington, DC.
14 Aug 2018, Lecture, “Security Crisis in Mexico,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
28 Mar 2018, Lecture, “Security Crisis in Mexico,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
08 Sept 2017, Lecture, “Origins of U.S. Foreign Policy,” Instituto de Ciencia Politica, Universidad Catolica, Santiago, Chile.
25 May 2017, Lecture, “La Política Exterior de los EEUU y La Administración de Presidente Trump.” Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos (ANEPE), Santiago, Chile.
18 May 2017, Lecture, “Training Surrogate Forces in International Humanitarian Law: Lessons from Peru, El Salvador, Colombia, and Iraq.” International Special Training Centre (ISTC) in Pfullendorf, Germany.
15 May 2017, Lecture, “La Política Exterior de los EEUU.” Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH).
12 May 2017, Lecture, “La Política Exterior de los EEUU hasta América Latina durante la Guerra Fría.” Universidad de Bernardo O’Higgins (UBO).
02 May 2017, Lecture, “Alianzas, Coaliciones, y el Sistema de Cooperación de Seguridad de los EEUU.” Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos (ANEPE) in Santiago, Chile.
27 April 2017, Lecture, “La Cooperación Internacional y la Estrategia de los EEUU.” Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos (ANEPE) in Santiago, Chile.
26 April 2017, Lecture, en “La Política Exterior y Seguridad Interna de los EEUU.” La Academia Superior de Estudios Policiales (ASEPOL) de la Policía de Investigaciones de Chile (PDI).
10 April 2017, Lecture, “La Estrategia Militar de los EEUU.” Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos (ANEPE) in Santiago, Chile.
07 April 2017, Lecture, “La Política Exterior de los EEUU.” Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos (ANEPE) in Santiago, Chile.
17 May 2016, Lecture, “Political and Economic Crises in Latin America,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
28 Apr 2016, Lecture, “The Drivers of Transnational Organized Crime: Corruption and Impunity,” Transnational Threat Seminar (TNT), Kingston, Jamaica
21 Apr 2016, Lecture, “La Ley de Conflicto Armado (DIH) en los EEUU,” Center for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights of the Armed Forces of Peru, Lima, Peru.
07 Apr 2016, Lecture, “Special Security Concerns of the Small Island States of the Caribbean,” Organization of American States (OAS), Washington DC.
23 Feb 2016, Lecture, “Corruption in the Western Hemisphere,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
05 Feb 2016, Lecture (VTC), “Instituciones Internacionales de Derechos Humanos,” Centro de Estudios de Derechos Humanos de la Universidad San Martín de Porres de Perú.
09 Dec 2015, Lecture, “Illustrative Case for Critical Redesign and Integrated Governance System,” Trinidad and Tobago.
Lecture, “Justicia Transicional y los Acuerdos de Paz en Colombia,” Centro Regional de Estudios Estratégicos en Seguridad (CREES), Bogota, Colombia, 03 Dec 2015.
02 Dec 2015, Keynote Address, “Amenazas Futuras en las Americas,” Centro Regional de Estudios Estratégicos en Seguridad (CREES), Bogota, Colombia.
23 Oct 2015, Lecture, “Derechos Humanos (DDHH) y el Derecho Internacional Humanitario (DIH),” National Defense University, Washington DC.
12 August 2015, Lecture, “Latin American Political and Security Challenges,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
27 Apr 2015, Lecture, “U.S. Counterdrug Strategy in the Americas,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
31 Oct 2014, Lecture, Introducción a los Derechos Humanos (DDHH) y el Derecho Internacional Humanitario (DIH),” National Defense University, Washington DC.
22 Oct 2014, Lecture, “Latin American Political and Security Challenges,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
18 September 2014, Lecture, “Emergencias Nacionales y Estados de Excepción,” Perspectives on Homeland Security and Defense (PHSD) course 2014,” National Defense University, Washington DC.
13 Aug 2014, Lecture, “Latin American Political and Security Challenges,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
18 June 2014, Lecture, “Latin American Security and Policy Overview,” Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISAM), Dayton, Ohio.
01 June 2014, Lecture, “Human Rights and Security Challenges in the Americas and Caribbean,” Tradewinds Exercise, Antigua.
14 May 2014, Lecture, Lecture, “Latin American Political and Security Challenges,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
12 May 2014, Lecture, “Derecho Internacional Humanitario y Derechos Humanos en las Operaciones de las Fuerzas de Seguridad,” Security and Defense Poliicy course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
23 April 2014, Lecture, “Derechos Humanos y la Lucha Contra las Organizaciones Criminales Transnacionales,” Outreach Event with Colegio de Altos Estudios Estratégicos (CAEE) de El Salvador.
24 March 2014, Lecture, “Toma de Decisiones en Perspectiva Comparativa,” Strategy and International Security Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
21 March 2014, Lecture, “Derechos Humanos y Contrainsurgencia,” Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
26 February 2014, Lecture, “Latin American Political and Security Challenges,” Capstone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
18 December 2013, Lecture, “Desafios para las Fuerzas Armadas Cumpliendo Roles de Seguridad Interna,” Seminar on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Inter-American Defense College, Washington DC.
27 September 2013, Lecture, “Empleo de las Fuerzas Armadas en Operaciones Apoyo a la Policía y Caso de Estudio: Los Estados Unidos en Irak,” Security and Defense Policy (SDP) Course, National Defense University, Washington, DC.
26 September 2013, Conference Coordinator and Panel Moderator, “Coping with Opposition to the U.S. in Parts of Latin America,” Hemispheric Forum, William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, National Defense University, Washington DC.
12 September 2013, Lecture, “The Pivot to the Pacific – U.S. Navy Strategy and Strategic Concerns.” Visit of the Brazilian Naval War College, National Defense University, Washington DC.
30 August 2013, Lecture, “Resolución del Conflicto en Colombia,” Visit of the Escuela Superior de Guerra de Colombia, National Defense University, Washington DC.
12 June 2013, Lecture, “Problemas de Derechos Humanos en América Latina – El Empleo de las Fuerzas Armadas en Operaciones Apoyo a la Policía,” Scholarly exchange to visiting class from Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos (ANEPE) de Chile, National Defense University, Washington DC.
10 June 2013, Lecture, “Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Latin America and the Caribbean.” Caribbean Security and Defense Course (CDSC) 2013,” National Defense University, Washington DC.
06 June 2013, Lecture, “Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Latin America and the Caribbean.” Caribbean Security and Defense Course (CDSC) 2013,” National Defense University, Washington DC.
24 April 2013, Lecture, “Apoyo de Defensa a las Autoridades Civiles,” Perspectives on Homeland Security and Defense (PHSD) 2013 course,” National Defense University, Washington DC.
13 March 2013, Lecture, “Lecciones Aprendidas de los Derechos Humanos y Derecho Internacional Humanitario de Irak,” Security and Defense Policy (SDP) Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
27 February 2013, Lecture, “Empleo de las Fuerzas Armadas en Operaciones Apoyo a la Policía: Implicancias en los Derechos Humanos y Derecho Internacional Humanitario,” Inter-American Defense College (IADC), Washington DC.
06 February 2013, Lecture, “Transnational Criminal Organizations and the Mexico Security Crisis,” Reserve Component National Security Course, Washington DC.
12 December 2012, Lecture, “Desafíos para las Fuerzas Armadas: Cumpliendo Roles de Seguridad Interna,” Inter-American Defense College (IADC), Washington DC.
18 Oct 2012, Lecture, “Decision-making Theory: Case Studies of the 1961 Bay of Pigs and the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis,” Strategy and International Security Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
23 July 2012, Lecture, “Contemporary Challenges in the War on Drugs.” Reserve Component National Security Course.
20 April 2012, Lecture, “Emergencias Nacionales y Estados de Excepción.” Perspectives on Homeland Security and Defense 2012, Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS), Washington DC.
16 April 2012, Lecture, “Introducción a las Perspectivas de Seguridad y Defensa Nacional.” Perspectives on Homeland Security and Defense 2012, Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS), Washington DC.
28 Mar 2012, Lecture, “Derechos Humanos y Derecho Internacional Humanitario.” Security and Defense Policy, Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS), Washington DC.
05 Dec 2011, Lecture, “Ambiente de Seguridad en las Américas: Amenazas, Retos y Preocupaciones.” Peruvian Alas Peruanas visit, Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS), Washington DC.
31 Oct 2011, Lecture, “Teorías de la Toma de Decisiones: Casos de Estudios de la Bahía de Cochinos, el Crisis de Misiles en Cuba, y la Guerra de las Malvinas.” Strategy and International Security Course, National Defense University, Washington DC.
26 Oct 2011, Conference Presentation, “Relaciones Civiles-Militares y Su Importancia a la Democratización.” 10th Anniversary Conference for Curso de Dirección Estratégica de la Defensa y Gestión de Crisis (CEDEYAC), Lima, Perú.
26 Aug 2011, Conference Presentation, “Perspectivas Globales Antiterroristas,” Universidad Militar de Nueva Granada (UMNG), Bogota, Colombia.
25 Aug 2011, Conference Presentation, “Los Atentados de 11 de Septiembre y la Política Exterior de los Gobiernos de Bush y Obama,” Universidad Militar de Nueva Granada (UMNG), Bogota, Colombia.
22 July 2011, Panel Moderator, “Los Retos del Intercambio de Inteligencia para la Coordinación en Seguridad,” CHDS Sub-Regional Conference, Santiago, Chile.
20 July 2011, Conference presentation, “Es Tiempo de Establecer una Comisión de la Verdad y Reconciliación en Colombia,” CHDS Sub-Regional Conference, Santiago, Chile.
20 July 2011, Panel Moderator, “Las Reformas de las Fuerzas Armadas de América Latina en un Nuevo Entorno de Seguridad,” CHDS Sub-Regional Conference, Santiago, Chile
Non-Academic Career Highlights
· Sabbatical in Santiago, Chile 2017
Served as Visiting Professor from National Defense University in Washington DC to the National Academy of Political and Strategic Studies (La Academia Nacional de Estudios Políticos y Estratégicos, or ANEPE, in Spanish) for the entirety of 2017, completing a fully funded research-and-writing sabbatical. Taught graduate courses to ANEPE students. Deliverables: published one book and five articles.
· Editor-in-Chief of Perry Center publications 2014 – present
Coordinate article submissions, peer reviews, editing, and the production of a half-dozen publications and periodic reports. Responsible for vetting all prospective Perry Center publications, ensuring that they pass through a peer review or editorial review process before acceptance for publication; guide the formation of each issue of the Security and Defense Studies Review (SDSR), Occasional Papers, Regional Insights, Perspectivas, and other special publications; draft front-matter for each issue; oversees and manages the double-blind peer review process; responsible for maintaining the SDSR Editorial Board; coordinate submissions and selection for the annual Perry Paper contest.
· Faculty Advisor for Research Assistants and Interns 2013 – present
Serve as senior faculty advisor for the Perry Center research assistants and interns, providing career and academic advice for over 100 undergraduate and graduate students. Oversee faculty-intern assignments and coordinate professional-development lectures and visits to government facilities in Washington DC.
· Senior Advisor to Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) 2012
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
· Senior Advisor to the Latin American Studies Club 2003 – 2005
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
Media Appearances
· August 4, 2014, BBC Radio, “Wars, Lies, and Audiotape.”
Awards and Honors
· Runner-up, Military Instructor of the Year, U.S. Naval Academy. 2004 – 2005
Finalist for U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Clements Award for academic year, awarded to the top military instructor of the year.
Military Assignments, 1989-2009
· Political Advisor, U.S. Commander Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. Fourth Fleet, Mayport, FL, 2007 – 2009
· Military Operations Planner, U.S. Special Operations Command, Europe (SOCEUR) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Stuttgart, Germany, 2005 – 2007
· Military Professor, U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) History Department, Annapolis MD, 2003 – 2005
· Graduate foreign exchange student, Escuela de Guerra Naval (Naval War College), Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2001 – 2003
· Military Exercise Planner for UNITAS (a major, multi-national coalition operations and training exercise), U.S. Commander Naval Forces Southern Command, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, 1999 – 2001
· Operations Officer aboard the USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG-29), 1997 – 1999
· Graduate student, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA, Master of Arts, National Security Affairs, 1995 – 1997
· Executive Officer, Operations Officer, and Communications Officer aboard the USS SQUALL (PC-7), 1993 – 1995
· Fire Control Officer, Electronic Warfare Officer, and Boilers Officer aboard the USS HORNE (CG-30), 1989 – 1993