Steven Brent

Steven Brent is a Professor at the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University (NDU). He teaches economics and industry analysis, combining academic expertise with extensive career experience in government and military roles. Prior to joining NDU in 2006, he served as a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) from 1987, working in South Africa, Egypt, and Washington. Earlier, he was a Legislative Assistant to Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum, focusing on Africa Subcommittee matters within the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He has six years of U.S. Navy service, including combat duty in Vietnam.

Dr. Brent holds a PhD in Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, an MS in Operations Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a BA in Economics from Duke University. His educational background underscores his interdisciplinary approach to national security, resource strategy, and public administration.

Research interests center on economics, industry analysis, and strategic resource management, informed by his policy-focused career and military experience. His work likely addresses global security challenges, international aid strategies, and policy frameworks for resource allocation. No specific articles or awards are listed in the provided texts, though his career trajectory suggests contributions to public policy and international relations.

Advising and grants information is unavailable, as no students or grant details are mentioned. He is affiliated with NDU’s Eisenhower School but no specific labs or teams are noted in the text.