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1. Schmitt, Michael N. - Dean

Michael N. Schmitt Dean and Professor of International Law George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Professor Michael N. Schmitt assumed the position of dean of the College of International and Security Studies at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in September 2008. Dean Schmitt originally joined the Marshall Center faculty as professor of international law in 1999. He went on to serve as drector of the Executive Program, director of the Senior...

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2. Biermann, Rafael – Deputy Dean (GE)

Dr. habil. Rafael Biermann Deputy Dean (GE) of Academics George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies   Dr. habil. Rafael Biermann is the German deputy dean of academics for the College of International and Security Studies at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. He is specifically responsible for curriculum development, research, accreditation, and Fellows. Dr. Biermann joined the Marshall Center in January 2009. His career so far combines...

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3. Steinke, Ralph R. - Deputy Dean (U.S.)

Ralph R. "Rick" Steinke Deputy Dean (U.S.), Chief of Staff George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Joining the Marshall Center in July 2006, Ralph R. "Rick" Steinke began a new public service career after 28 years in the Army. Initially serving for two years as the chief of Graduate Support, he became the U.S. deputy dean and chief of staff of the Marshall Center's College of International and Security Studies in July 2008. A dual track field artillery and foreign area...

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4. Anderson, James

Dr. James H. Anderson Professor of International and Security Studies George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies   Dr. James H. Anderson is a professor of international and security studies in the Marshall Center's College of International and Security Studies. Dr. Anderson served in the Office of the Secretary of Defense from September 2001 to January 2009, where he was director of Middle East Policy in International Security Affairs, among other positions.  He is a...

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5. Arens, Matthew

Colonel Matthew H. Arens U.S. Air Force Chair George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies   Colonel Matthew Arens is the U.S. Air Force Chair at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies and serves on the faculty for the Center’s flagship course, the Program in Advanced Security Studies. Colonel Arens entered the Air Force in 1983 as an ROTC graduate from the University of Illinois earning a BA in Political Science.  He is a command pilot and has flown...

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6. Cervone, Alberto

Rear Admiral (L) Alberto Cervone Professor of Security Studies Italian Defense Chair George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies   Rear Admiral (L) Alberto Cervone is the first Italian faculty member of the Marshall Center, joining the College of International and Security Studies in September 2008. Rear Admiral (L) Cervone graduated from the Italian Naval Academy in 1973. He has served in a wide variety of billets on board ships, at the command in chief of the fleet, at...

Friday, 21 November 2008 | Read more

7. Clarke, John L.

Dr. John L. Clarke Director of Studies, Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies   Dr. John L. Clarke is professor of leadership, management and defense planning at the Marshall Center in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. He is also director of studies for the Seminar on Transatlantic Civil Security (STACS). Dr. Clarke is recognized as a leading expert on the role of military forces in Homeland Security and Homeland Defense...

Tuesday, 27 May 2008 | Read more

8. Collmer, Sabine

Dr. Sabine Collmer Director, Research Program George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies   Dr. Sabine Collmer is the director of the research program at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. Dr. Collmer is a social scientist focusing on military sociology issues and on international security politics. She has recently worked on security dynamics in the South Caucasus and on the democratic transformation process of post-conflict societies. She...

Tuesday, 27 May 2008 | Read more

9. Cross, Sharyl

Dr. Sharyl Cross Professor of National Security Studies  George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Dr. Sharyl Cross has been a professor of national security studies at the Marshall Center since 2005.  Dr. Cross has served as director of studies for the Program in Advanced Security Studies and currently directs the Marshall Center project on countering ideological support for terrorism involving participation from more than 60 nations. She has also taught in the Program...

Tuesday, 27 May 2008 | Read more

10. Currit, Laurent

Colonel Laurent Currit Professor of Security Policy, Swiss Confederation Chair George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies Col. Laurent Currit, a career Army officer in the Swiss Armed Forces, has been a professor of security policy in the College of International and Security Studies at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies since July 1, 2009. Colonel Currit's expertise is in civil-military cooperation and European security policy issues from the...

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