This week, we have one final episode in our “Back to School” series highlighting another special program at the U.S. Army War College. The Advanced Regional Studies (ARS) program offers opportunities for students to meet the senior decision- and policy-makers of our allied and partner nations on their own turf. Daniel Krebs, the director of ARS, is in the studio to explain how a select number of students will travel abroad for study. He joins podcast editor Ron Granieri to discuss how students gain invaluable knowledge and understanding of the culture and mindset of these nations and their leaders by spending time in their countries and meeting with them face-to-face.
For more information about the Advanced Regional Studies program you can contact the director, Dr. Daniel Krebs daniel.krebs@armywarcollege.edu.
I think it is valuable that we not just have Foreign Area Officers, that we have more people in the force that have some deeper knowledge, understanding, strategic empathy and knowledge of strategic culture, the environment in the region…that sit at COCOMs that go to higher staff…and can be better advisers and ultimately better decision makers.
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Daniel Krebs is an Associate Professor of Security Studies and Director of the Advanced Regional Studies Program in the Department of National Security and Strategy at the U.S. Army War College. He previously taught at the University of Louisville, Ky. His teaching and research focus on military history, strategy, theories of war, and European security and defense policies.
Ron Granieri is Professor of History at the U.S. Army War College and the Editor of A BETTER PEACE.
The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Army War College, U.S. Army, or Department of Defense.
Photo Description: Clockwise from top left – AY24 Advanced Regional Studies students visiting Pnyx Hill, site of public debate in ancient Athens; engaging with Turkish Ambassador to Greece at the Turkish Embassy; at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence, Athens.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Michael Neiberg