CENEX 2011
CENEX 2011 is the Josef Korbel School of International Studies’ first multi-team, comms-linked, full-day simulation. I am the Project Manager and Lead Writer for the exercise, working with several other students in bringing it to fruition. This exercise is strongly backed by Josef Korbel School Dean Christopher Hill and will be a continuing exercise taking place in 2012 as well.
CENEX takes place May 7th, 2011 and is based around a crisis diplomacy scenario occurring in the Taiwan Strait. Please take a look at the site when you get a chance. On May 7th at 9:00 AM MST you can watch all the action unfold from the Day of Play Screen.
The Fund for Peace
I’ve been working at the Fund for Peace in Washington, DC since the beginning of September on a 3-month internship. I’m mainly focused on a project we’re doing with the United Nations focusing on genocide prevention in overlooked areas around the globe. I’ve really learned an amazing amount and have worked with some really great people.
Attending School in DC – Fall 2010
I’ll be attending school at the Josef Korbel School in Washington, DC this fall. While in DC I’ll be interning as well as taking an additional class at the Elliott School at George Washington University.
Ankara-Istanbul Exchange – Summer 2010
I am very excited and grateful to be given the opportunity to attend Mideast Wire’s premiere Istanbul-Ankara exchange this summer where I’ll be discussing issues of Turkish political, economic and military security with other academics, journalists and politicians from Turkey and other areas in the region.
Cyprus
In the final term of the academic year I’ll be working on the final part of a three-part series on the Cyprus conflict – from escalatory dynamics to peacemaking on the island.
Ongoing Articles
I’m writing and updating information on going’s on at the Korbel school, including visits from VIPs like NATO’s Deputy Assistant Secretary General as well as profiles of current students and alumni. Other recent articles include coverage of Army Chief of Staff General George Casey’s visit to DU.
Iran’s Nuclear Program
For my Security and Defense Analysis Methods class I’m researching the Iranian nuclear program within the context of creating a case study design and briefing on the probably outcome of the program – peaceful or otherwise?
Phineas Priesthood
I’m currently writing a brief and report on the Phineas Priesthood – a leaderless subsection of the Christian Identity movement.
The Josef Korbel School of International Studies
I’m starting my 1st year at the school this September and I’m excited to be attending such an amazing program with such a group of cool, talented people.