My teaching focuses on helping students move from understanding ideas to using them.

Across courses on intelligence analysis, international security, terrorism, military affairs, and research methods, I emphasize active learning, structured analysis, and practical application. Students work through simulations, exercises, case studies, and real-world problems that require them to evaluate evidence, identify assumptions, make judgments under uncertainty, and communicate their conclusions clearly.

I currently teach graduate courses at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. My teaching draws on experience in academia, intelligence analysis, military service, and applied research.

Military Power & Effectiveness

Political Violence & Terrorism

Geospatial Intelligence Analysis

What explains victory and defeat in war? Why do big nations lose small wars? How should militaries adapt to AI and drones, if at all? How can we better explain the causes and consequences of war?

What are the causes, strategies, and consequences of terrorism? Why do individuals join terrorist groups? What tactics do they use? Is terrorism effective? What are the impacts?

This is a 1-credit skills course teaching students how to use GIS mapping software to create maps and conduct analysis using spatial data.