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Professor Matthew Jones is Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he joined in 2013. He previously held academic positions at the University of Nottingham and Royal Holloway, University of London. He was appointed Cabinet Office official historian for the UK strategic nuclear deterrent in 2008. University: London School of Economics and Political Science School: Department of International History Academic Rank: Professor Email: m.c.jones@lse.ac.uk Office: SAR.3.09 Office Hours: Wednesday 1-2pm, Thursday 4-5pm Education: Undergraduate Degree: University of Sussex DPhil in Modern History: St Antony’s College, Oxford Professor Jones’s research focuses on 20th-century international history, particularly Post-WWII British Foreign and Defence Policy , Cold War Nuclear History , and British Decolonization in Southeast Asia . His work explores Anglo-American relations, nuclear strategy in Asia, and the political history of the UK’s nuclear deterrent. He has a sustained interest in the Vietnam War and US foreign relations after 1941. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in official historical analysis of nuclear policy, especially through his two-volume Official History of the UK Strategic Nuclear Deterrent , based on full access to classified government records. His scholarship combines diplomatic, strategic, and political history with deep archival research, often uncovering new insights into high-level decision-making during the Cold War. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Appointed Cabinet Office official historian of the UK strategic nuclear deterrent and Chevaline programme (2008) Recipient of grants from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, British Academy, JFK Library, LBJ Library, Gilder Lehrman Institute, and Eccles Centre Professor Jones has supervised multiple PhD students, including Grant Golub, Alexandra Penler, and William King. His research is supported by major grants from national and international funding bodies. He has also served as Head of the Department of International History at LSE from 2017 to 2020. He is actively involved in public engagement, having delivered talks at institutions such as the Woodrow Wilson Center, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Royal United Services Institute. His work bridges academic scholarship and policy-relevant historical analysis.

• Post-WWII British Foreign and Defence Policy
• Cold War Nuclear History
• Vietnam War
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Alfred W. McCoy is the Harrington Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work spans modern empires, Philippine political history, global drug trafficking, and CIA covert operations. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University, alongside an M.A. from the University of California-Berkeley and a B.A. from Columbia College. His research has produced seminal works such as The Politics of Heroin (1972), which exposed CIA complicity in drug trafficking, and To Govern the Globe (2021), analyzing imperial systems from the Black Death to climate crisis. His investigations into torture, surveillance, and Philippine military culture have won major awards, including the Wilbur Cross Medal (2012) and the Association for Asian Studies’ Kahin Prize (2011). McCoy has advised students like Christopher Hulshof and Daniel Jackson. His teaching focuses on Southeast Asian history, U.S. foreign policy, and imperial studies. Courses include The Vietnam Wars and CIA Covert Warfare . His contributions include exposing Marcos’s 'fake medals' in the New York Times and co-editing award-winning volumes on Philippine historiography. He currently holds the J.R.W. Smail Chair in History and has received the Hilldale Award for Arts & Humanities.

• U.S. Foreign Policy
• Colonial Empires
• Philippine History
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Dr. Paul McGarr is a Lecturer in Intelligence Studies at King’s College London (since 2023), part of the Department of War Studies within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. He holds an MA in International History from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a PhD from Royal Holloway (2008). Prior to joining King’s, he served as Lecturer and Associate Professor in US Foreign Policy at the University of Nottingham (2011–2023), where he also held an AHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009–2011). He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Royal Asiatic Society. His research focuses on security and intelligence outside the Anglosphere, clandestine diplomacy, and covert propaganda. Notable projects include a British Academy-funded study (2017–2019) analyzing emotions in British-India security relations and research fellowships at institutions like the Library of Congress and British Library. Dr. McGarr teaches modules on intelligence in war studies, diplomacy, and peace/war contexts. He supervises PhDs in intelligence agencies outside the Anglosphere, covert action, and disinformation. His authored/co-authored books include Spies in South Asia (2024), The Cold War in South Asia (2013), and India at 70 (2019). Recent articles explore topics like Soviet disinformation in India and the Sino-Indian War’s colonial cartographic roots. He contributes to the King’s Centre for the Study of Intelligence, a hub for interdisciplinary intelligence research.

• Security Studies
• Intelligence Studies
• Cold War History
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Dr. Kristian Gustafson is a Reader in Intelligence & War at Brunel University London's College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences , Department of Politics and History. He serves as Deputy Director of BCISS and leads the Distance Learning MA in Intelligence and Security Studies program. PhD in History from Cambridge University MA in History from University of Alberta BA (Hons) in History from Royal Military College of Canada His research focuses on practical intelligence analysis, structured analytical tools, and military doctrine. He has worked on improving counter-poaching outcomes in Africa and reducing gun crime through intelligence methods. Recent publications analyze intelligence failures in Kabul (2021), Ukraine war intelligence (2024), and structured analytic techniques across nations (2025). His work spans both academic journals and policy-oriented publications. Scientific recognition includes: CIA’s Walter L. Pforzheimer Award (2003) for outstanding contribution to intelligence history Co-editor of 'Intelligence Elsewhere' (2013), establishing comparative research agendas Teaching highlights: Convenor of MA Intelligence and Security Studies (Distance Learning) Module convenor for Contemporary Threats & Intelligence Analysis Director of Studies for MA Intelligence & Security Studies Professional experience includes senior lecturer at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, military service in Canadian and British armies, and consultancy roles with UK MOD and Cabinet Office.

• Intelligence Analysis
• Military Doctrine
• Covert Operations
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Nick Cullather is a Professor in the Department of International Studies at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, Indiana University Bloomington. His research focuses on U.S. foreign relations, particularly the historical use of intelligence, development aid, and technology as instruments of American power during the Cold War. Educational Background: B.A., Indiana University, 1981 Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1993 His research interests include diplomatic history, modernization theory, U.S.-Asian relations, and the history of intelligence. He examines how the United States has used food, statistics, covert operations, and technological interventions to reshape societies abroad, often under the guise of development and democracy promotion. His work critically engages with the ideological and structural mechanisms behind U.S. foreign policy. The recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on Cold War-era development projects, food politics, and intelligence operations. His writings explore the intersection of ideology, technology, and statecraft, particularly in Asia and Latin America. Key trends include the use of modernization as a geopolitical tool, the weaponization of nutrition, and the moral contradictions of democratic nations employing covert regime change. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed in the provided text. Nick Cullather has contributed significantly to the historiography of U.S. foreign policy through archival research and critical analysis. He has advised numerous students and secured research grants for projects on intelligence and development, though specific names and grant details are not provided. His current project, First Line of Defense , investigates the historical evolution of the CIA and the democratic tensions inherent in centralized intelligence. He is affiliated with the Hamilton Lugar School, a leading center for international studies, where he contributes to academic programs and public discourse on global affairs.

• Diplomatic History
• U.S. Foreign Relations
• Intelligence History
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Dr. Susan Williams is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London. She is a historian specializing in 20th/21st-century African history, Cold War espionage, and the United Nations' role in decolonisation. Her groundbreaking research combines archival analysis, oral histories, and visual evidence to expose covert operations by Western powers in Africa. PhD, MA, BA Hons (First Class) Research Interests: Williams investigates the intersections of imperialism, nuclear weapons development, and postcolonial justice. Her work challenges conventional narratives about African state failure by documenting CIA interventions in Ghana, Congo, and UN operations during decolonisation. Key themes include: Covert neocolonial operations African nationalist movements UN's role in decolonisation Nuclear material extraction in Congo Historical memory and reparations Article Trends: Recent publications focus on CIA activities in postcolonial Africa, Dag Hammarskjöld's death investigation, and Congolese uranium's link to Hiroshima. Keywords reveal Cold War geopolitics (40%), UN history (30%), and neocolonialism (30%). Sub-fields emphasize aircraft sabotage (15%), nuclear hegemony (15%), and historical revisionism (70%). Scientific Awards: 2023 Windham-Campbell Prize for Nonfiction Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD research on Northern Rhodesian independence movements. Collaborates with UN Panel of Experts on Hammarskjöld inquiry. Recipient of multiple research grants for declassified document investigations. Labs & Teams: Works with UNA Westminster on international conferences. Collaborates with Dr. Mandy Banton on Commonwealth research seminars and joint publications. Provides historical consultancy for film productions like A United Kingdom and BBC documentaries.

• Imperialism
• Neocolonialism
• Decolonisation
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David V. Gioe is a Visiting Professor of Intelligence and International Security at King’s College London’s Department of War Studies, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. He also holds a British Academy Global Professor title. Previously, he served as Associate Professor of History at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and as History Fellow for the Army Cyber Institute. His academic credentials include a PhD from the University of Cambridge, MA from Georgetown University, and a graduate certificate in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. Research focuses on intelligence’s role in international affairs, cyber security, Anglo-American intelligence liaison, and historical analysis of intelligence operations. Notable works include co-authored books like *The CIA and the Pursuit of American Security* (2020) and edited volumes on the Cuban Missile Crisis. His analysis frequently addresses contemporary issues like disinformation campaigns and cybersecurity challenges. Awards include Fellowship in the Royal Historical Society. He directs the Cambridge Security Initiative and co-convenes its International Security and Intelligence program. Publications span peer-reviewed journals (*Intelligence and National Security*, *Political Science Quarterly*) and media outlets (*The Washington Post*, *Foreign Policy*).

• Intelligence Studies
• International Security
• Cyber Security
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Melinda Haas is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), with a secondary appointment in the Department of Political Science and an affiliate role at Pitt Cyber. Her research focuses on U.S. foreign policy, international security, and the interplay between law and covert action. She holds a PhD from Princeton University, a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and a BA from Bucknell University. Her work examines congressional oversight of covert operations, intelligence-sharing strategies between aligned states, and historical case studies of U.S. covert actions. Notable publications include analyses in International Security and International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence . She teaches courses on international affairs, U.S. foreign policy law, and espionage. Haas has received grants from the GSPIA Faculty Research Program, Global Studies Center, and Princeton’s Bobst Center. Her honors include the Kenneth W. Gemmill Fellowship and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Travel Grant. She advises students on topics ranging from constitutional law to national security policy. Active in academic service, she chairs the GSPIA Planning and Budgetary Committee and serves on editorial boards like the Joint Special Operations University Press. Her research extends to state-sponsored assassinations and the ethical implications of intelligence practices, reflected in her book project Secrecy and Oversight: U.S. Law and the Domestic Politics of Covert Action .

• International Security
• Covert Action
• Congressional Oversight
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Professor Seth Jacobs is a historian specializing in 20th-century U.S. foreign policy and Cold War studies at Boston College's History Department. His research examines intersections between domestic culture and foreign policy, with a focus on U.S.-Asia relations. He holds degrees from Yale, the University of Chicago, DePaul University, and Northwestern University (Ph.D.). B.A.: Yale University M.A.: University of Chicago M.F.A.: DePaul University Ph.D.: Northwestern University His research emphasizes U.S. Cold War interventions in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam and Laos. Notable works include Cold War Mandarin (2006) and Rogue Diplomats (2020). His scholarship bridges diplomatic history with cultural analysis, exploring themes like religious influences on policy decisions and moral rhetoric in military engagements. Recent publications analyze Laos' role in early Vietnam War strategy and comparative studies between Vietnam and Iraq conflicts. His work has been recognized with the Stuart L. Bernath Prize (article 2002, book 2006) and the James P. Hanlan Book Award (2013). Teaches courses on American military/diplomatic history, the Vietnam War, and Cold War studies. Labs/Teams: Engaged with Boston College's history department research initiatives focusing on global Cold War networks and transnational diplomatic histories.

• Twentieth-century United States
• U.S. foreign policy
• U.S.-Asian relations
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Sobukwe Odinga serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he bridges African American Studies with US Foreign Policy through rigorous academic inquiry. His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Political Science from The City University of New York Graduate Center and an M.A. in Africana Studies from New York University. Dr. Odinga's research centers on International Relations theory, African regional security dynamics, and the intersection of race with US foreign policy. His current work critically examines intelligence cooperation between African states and the United States, covert operations, and evolving African American perspectives on national security within counterterrorism frameworks. This scholarship reveals how security liaisons influence regional conflicts in Africa while challenging conventional narratives about US-Africa relations. His publication trajectory demonstrates a decisive shift toward intelligence and security studies since 2017, with earlier literary work contextualizing his later geopolitical analyses. The 2018 and 2017 articles establish his expertise in US-Africa intelligence bargaining, while the 2005 interview with Chinua Achebe reflects foundational engagement with African intellectual traditions. Notable recognitions include: 2017 APCG-Lynne Rienner Best Dissertation Award (African Politics Conference Group, APSA) 2015 Ralph Bunche Dissertation Fellowship 2015 Award for Archival Research in African Diaspora Studies (CUNY Graduate Center) Dr. Odinga's scholarly trajectory was advanced through a Vice Provost Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, which supported his transition into faculty research. While no formal advising roles or major grant leadership are documented in the source text, his fellowship demonstrates institutional investment in his security studies expertise.

• International Relations
• African Regionalism
• Security Cooperation
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Dr. Matthew Alford is a Lecturer at the University of Bath's Politics, Languages & International Studies department. His research focuses on media narratives, state influence, propaganda, and censorship, particularly examining Hollywood's role in promoting government agendas. He co-produced the award-winning documentary *Theaters of War* (2022), which explores Pentagon and CIA involvement in Hollywood. Alford has also authored *National Security Cinema: The Shocking New Evidence of Government Control in Hollywood* (2017). His work bridges film studies, international relations, and political communication, emphasizing how power structures shape cultural narratives. Alford has held visiting lecturer roles at Franklin and Marshall College, University of Birmingham, University of Portsmouth, and University of Bristol. He actively engages in public discourse through TEDx talks, media reform advocacy, and parliamentary candidacies. His research has been translated into multiple languages, and he presented on Julian Assange's legal case at the United Nations in 2023. Recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Alford combines academic rigor with impactful media criticism. His documentaries and articles consistently challenge mainstream media narratives, revealing hidden state influence in entertainment and journalism. Alford's interdisciplinary approach addresses urgent questions about media integrity, state power, and public awareness in an age of globalized information.

• Media Studies
• Political Communication
• International Relations
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James F. Siekmeier is Professor of History at West Virginia University specializing in U.S. history, Latin American history, and U.S. foreign relations. His research examines power asymmetries in international relations, nationalism in globalized contexts, and U.S. interventions in Latin America. Education: Ph.D. in History, Cornell University, 1993 M.A. in History, Cornell University, 1989 B.A. with honors, Oberlin College, 1984 Dr. Siekmeier's scholarship centers on U.S.-Latin American relations with particular focus on Bolivia. His influential work The Bolivian Revolution and the United States demonstrates how smaller nations leverage political instability to extract U.S. aid while resisting cultural imperialism, as seen in Bolivia's 1971 expulsion of Peace Corps volunteers over birth control policies. Current research analyzes the international dimensions of the U.S. 'war on drugs' in the Andean region, contextualizing narcotics policy within broader geopolitical frameworks. His 15 most recent publications reveal consistent engagement with Cold War dynamics, nationalist resistance to globalization, and U.S. hegemony in the Americas. Key thematic trajectories include: the strategic use of political instability by smaller nations, cultural sovereignty movements against U.S. influence, and the intersection of drug enforcement with foreign policy objectives. Scientific Awards: Franklin Travel Award, American Philosophical Society (2020) West Virginia Humanities Council Grant (2014) Fulbright Senior Scholar Award (2002) Fulbright Senior Scholar Award (1996-1997) Mellon Dissertation Completion Grant (1991-1992) Dr. Siekmeier has mentored Ph.D. student Matthew Harris and M.A. students Keegan Mahony, Kaylar Moser, and John Zekan. His research has been supported by prestigious grants including two Fulbright awards and a Mellon Dissertation Completion Grant, reflecting scholarly recognition of his contributions to diplomatic history and Latin American studies.

• U.S. History
• Latin American History
• U.S. Foreign Relations
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Helen Duffy is a Professor of International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies , part of Leiden University's Institute of Public Law . Her work focuses on the intersection of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) , particularly in contexts of armed conflict, (counter)terrorism, and climate justice. She has pioneered research on strategic litigation and the effective protection of fundamental rights in pluralist legal systems. Key research themes include: the co-applicability of IHL and IHRL in conflict zones, the universality of human rights protections, and legal frameworks governing counter-terrorism operations. Her 2020 book chapter in Law Applicable to Armed Conflict explores norm conflicts and coordination techniques between legal regimes, while her 2017 work on the CIA's extraordinary rendition program analyzes state-sponsored detentions and their implications. Publications span topics like: Legal adjudication in conflict scenarios Human rights under the 'War on Terror' Normative principles guiding international law Interplay between security and human rights Contact: h.duffy@law.leidenuniv.nl

• International Humanitarian Law
• Human Rights Law
• (Counter)terrorism
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Paul Kepp serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of World Politics (IWP), leveraging his 34-year career as a veteran of the U.S. intelligence and foreign affairs communities, including service as Former Assistant Director of the CIA for South and Central Asia and five overseas tours as a CIA Chief of Station across Africa, South Asia, and Europe. His academic foundation includes a B.A. in Philosophy from Wheaton College, which informs his interdisciplinary approach to intelligence studies. Mr. Kepp specializes in high-stakes intelligence domains, with core research emphases on: Intelligence and Intelligence History African Security and Intelligence Issues South Asian Affairs The French Intelligence Community Counterterrorism Covert Action His distinguished service has been recognized through elite honors including: National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement medal Donovan Award Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service At IWP, he instructs advanced courses such as IWP 622: Comparative Intelligence Systems and IWP 726: Intelligence in Africa, translating operational experience into academic frameworks for national security education.

• Intelligence and Intelligence History
• African Security and Intelligence Issues
• South Asian Affairs
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Elisabeth Mariko Leake is an Associate Professor at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and the Department of History at Tufts University, where she holds the prestigious Lee E. Dirks Professorship in Diplomatic History. She joined Tufts in 2022 after previously teaching at the University of Leeds and holding a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship at Royal Holloway, University of London. Associate Professor, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Lee E. Dirks Professorship in Diplomatic History Associate Professor, Department of History, School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Leake earned her PhD and MPhil from the University of Cambridge and her MA and BA from Yale University. She is a Fellow of both the Royal Historical Society and the Higher Education Academy, demonstrating her commitment to scholarly excellence and pedagogical innovation. Professor Leake's research focuses on global histories of decolonization and the Cold War, with particular expertise in South Asia, borderlands, and transnational anti-colonial movements. Her work examines how local populations in border regions have shaped broader political, social, and strategic relationships at multiple governance levels. She has pioneered approaches that integrate South Asia's peripheries into wider international and trans-Asian historical contexts, challenging traditional narratives of state formation and international relations. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on how border regions and peripheral populations influence national and international politics, with particular attention to Afghanistan-Pakistan relations, decolonization processes, and Cold War dynamics. Leake's work stands out for its innovative methodology that brings together perspectives from diverse actors, from local communities to international organizations. Professor Leake received the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations' Robert H. Ferrell Prize in 2023 for her book 'Afghan Crucible: The Soviet Invasion and the Making of Modern Afghanistan.' She has also been awarded a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship and holds prestigious fellowships with the Royal Historical Society and Higher Education Academy. Robert H. Ferrell Prize (2023) Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2013-2016) Fellow, Royal Historical Society Fellow, Higher Education Academy As chief editor of the Journal of Global History, Professor Leake has significantly shaped scholarly discourse in her field. She has secured multiple research grants including 'Decolonization's Discontents: The Postcolonial Afterlives of Abdul Ghaffar Khan' (2022-2024) and 'IMPERIAL AFTERLIVES: THE CRISIS OF NATION AND CITIZEN IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE' (2017-2019). Her teaching portfolio includes 'Global Decolonization,' 'Revolutions: Theories and Hist,' and 'South Asia in the World,' where she mentors students through capstone projects exploring the intersections of global history, decolonization, and Cold War dynamics.

• Global history
• decolonization
• Cold War
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