Security & Global Studies

There are a lot of swirling questions right now about the current tension between the U.S. and a possible strike on Syria. The use of chemical weapons on a large population of Syrian civilians has the U.S. in an uproar and demanding action. In this podcast we interviewed Dr. Patricia Campbell on what our possible involvement could be in the current Syrian Civil War. Some of the burning questions she answers are: 1. How did we go from discussing air strikes against Syrian targets and now we appear to be back to talking about diplomacy. 2. Can we trust Russia as a negotiating partner? 3. What role is or should the U.N. be playing in this situation?

Join AMU and InHomelandSecurity.com for an analysis of the current crisis in Libya with Dr. Patricia Campbell of AMU.

Recent global events such as the Sendai earthquake and uncertainties in Libya have had a huge impact on consumers within the global supply chain. In this podcast, guest speaker Irvin Varkonyi takes an in-depth look at how these events and other global events affect consumers.

Join American Military University as we break down all aspects of the death of Osama Bin Laden. Writer and Adjunct Professor, Joseph Campos II discusses what the death of Osama Bin Laden means for the United States of America and the world.

AMU Dean of Graduate studies Patricia Campbell along with Chief Correspondent for InHomelandSecurity.com, William Tucker discuss the death of Libya leader Muammar Gaddafi. Gaddafi was killed on Thursday, October 20th after an 8 month long coup.

Join American Military University as we break down all aspects of the death of Osama Bin Laden. Intelligence Analyst and Program Director at AMU, Elena Mastors discusses what the death of Osama Bin Laden means for the United States of America and the world.

InHomelandSecurity.com‘s chief correspondent, William Tucker is interviewed about the disrupted plot to assassinate Adel Al-Jubeir, the Saudi Ambassador to the U.S.

Join American Public University as we discuss the implications of the recent trial and verdict of Casey Anthony.

William Tucker, Chief Correspondent for InHomelandSecurity.com, provides his view on the significance of Kim Jong-il’s passing.

Join American Military University and OnlineLearningTips.com as AMU Legal Studies Program Director Constance St. Germain-Driscoll explains the five most important things to take into consideration before considering law school.

Dr. Patricia Campbell, Dean of Graduate Studies at American Military University, discusses the current conflict in Syria and how it may impact future relationships with the U.S. Dr. Campbell received her Ph.D. in International Studies from the University of Denver. She has numerous publications in academic journals including Journal of Political Science Education, International Feminist Journal of Politics, African Studies Quarterly, Politics and Policy; and Africa Today. Her co-authored textbook on Global Studies was published in 2010 (Wiley-Blackwell).

Stephen Schwalbe, Program Director for Political Science at American Public University, shares the definition of a US Embassy Country Team. He also details the relation between a Country Team and the President’s cabinet.

Dr. Kristen Obst, Associate Professor in the Public Administration program at American Public University, explains the public policy angle of the Stand Your Ground Law in reference to the Trayvon Martin case in Florida.

Dr. Kathy Hogan, Program Director at American Public University System, talks about Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and its applications to today’s media.

Dr. Kevin Fandl, Associate Professor of Public Policy at American Public University, explains the legal angle and implications of the Stand Your Ground Law in reference to the Trayvon Martin case in Florida.

Government agencies want and need to understand leaders, but people need to be educated on how to do it well. Dr. Elena Mastors, Dean for the School of Security and Global Studies at American Military University, talks about her work overseas in Northern Ireland interviewing terrorist groups and the importance of understanding their motives.

At the December, First Global South International Studies Conference in Menton, France two scholars, Dr. Paula Wylie and Elizabeth Cook of American Public University, introduced their findings and research on the topic of simulations in the online environment. They discovered the effectiveness of creating realistic scenarios in simulation based on real-world issues and regions, and how it could positively address gaps in student learning. This podcast details their experience at the conference as well as provides a deeper dive into the content matter of simulations in online education.

Do you have a passion for international subjects? Whether you’re currently enrolled in an International Relations degree program, or you’re trying to gain access into the industry, it is important know what types of careers are out there. For this dynamic industry some available options include working directly with foreign policy fields, like with the State Department, as an analyst, or a diplomat. The opportunities don’t end there. If you’re curious about this diverse field check out the podcast below with APU Program Director, Dr. Paula Wylie. She goes into great detail about the experience you can gain in these careers, how education plays a role, and what types of careers are available.

Those living in extreme states of poverty lack the basic necessities of life like water, food, shelter, healthcare and education. It’s good to be aware of the disparate conditions persisting in other countries, and to explore the type of positive progress being made as well. In this podcast APU faculty member Elizabeth Cook talks about the current state of these developing countries, how their plight relates to conflict, and the positive efforts being made toward solving some of these issues.