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Diplomacy and foreign affairs. How government decision-making takes place. Interactions of the White House, State Dept., Pentagon, Congress and CIA in formulating policy. How governments deal with each other. Area expertise includes Afghanistan, Indochina, Europe, Cuba. Served in Guantanamo. Currently a member of the Diplomatic Readiness Reserve and Standby Response Corps.
23-years as a diplomat with the U.S. State Dept. Previously at the Defense Dept. Prior to joining government, worked as a journalist with major news organizations.
Publications
CBS-News, UPI; various newspapers. Published novelist: PERMANENT INTERESTS and CHASM.
Education/Credentials
M.A. - U.S. Naval War College
M.A. - Columbia Univ.
B.A. - George Washington Univ.
Awards and Honors
Various in government.

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