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James Van de Velde is a Professor at the National Defense University and holds adjunct roles as Adjunct Associate Professor at the National Intelligence University and Adjunct Faculty in the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. He specializes in teaching courses on Foreign Cyber Strategies, WMD-Terrorism, Intelligence Analysis, and Great Power Competition. Previously, he served as a Lead Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, advising U.S. Cyber Command, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and other strategic entities. His career includes roles as a former White House Appointee under President George H.W. Bush for nuclear arms control, a Lecturer in Political Science and Residential College Dean at Yale University, and a State Department Foreign Service Officer. He retired as a US Naval Intelligence Reserve officer, with active duty assignments spanning global hotspots like Afghanistan, Belgium, Italy, and Singapore. Dr. Van de Velde holds a B.A. from Yale University (1982) and a Ph.D. from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (1988).
His research focuses on cybersecurity, strategic studies, international security, counterterrorism, nuclear non-proliferation, and intelligence analysis. He has written extensively on topics such as cyber warfare dynamics, great power competition in cyberspace, Russian and Chinese digital strategies, and the intersection of technology with global terrorism. His work critiques U.S. cyber policy frameworks and advocates for robust deterrence mechanisms against authoritarian cyber threats.
Dr. Van de Velde has held fellowships at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Arms Control and Harvard University’s U.S.-Japan Program. He is an Associate Member of the International Institute of Strategic Studies. His military and diplomatic background enriches his academic contributions, blending practical experience with theoretical analysis. While no scientific awards are listed, his publications and advisory roles highlight significant influence in national security discourse.
His advising and grants narrative includes diverse institutional collaborations, though specific grant details or advisees are not detailed in the text. He has contributed to critical missions such as Operation RESOLUTE SUPPORT in Afghanistan and NATO operations in Brussels. His career reflects a lifelong dedication to safeguarding national security through academia, military service, and policy advising.
