Private intelligence contracting is here to stay
Endless opportunities for graduate students
By J. Michael Waller
Publication Date: July-August 2008
The large-scale contracting of intelligence services and products to private companies is increasingly controversial - but the practice is as old as the nation and has served well in times of war and peace. In this article, Dr Waller takes a look at the widespread opportunities intelligence contracting has for young professionals. {read more}

Dr Waller assists predeployment of 101st Airborne unit to Afghanistan
Publication Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
As part of his innovative approach to communication in combat, Professor J. Michael Waller assisted the US Army's 159th Combat Aviation Brigade to predeploy for a mission to Afghanistan. His job was to help officers build a frame of reference on information operations. The 159th conducts air assault operations for the 101st Airborne Division. From September 16-19 Waller participated in a program at the 101st Airborne's home base at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The program was sponsored by the Leadership Development and Education for Sustained Peace Residence Program (LDESP).  {read more}

Celebration on September 24 for "Origins of FBI Counterintelligence"
Publication Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The Institute of World Politics will celebrate the publishing of its adjunct professor’s landmark history of FBI counterintelligence from 5 to 6:30 PM on Wednesday, September 24. The book’s author, Dr. Raymond Batvinis, will be present to offer remarks and sign copies.  {read more}

This fall, Institute representatives are coming to a graduate school fair near you
Publication Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
This fall, The Institute of World Politics is planning to attend over 70 graduate school fairs across the country.  Fair attendees will have the opportunity to gather information about the Institute's unique programs and ask questions of the school's recruitment officers. {read more}

The strange wartime odyssey of Louis C. Beck
By Raymond J. Batvinis
Publication Date: Monday, September 1, 2008
The intelligence and counterintelligence dimensions of the Second World War are replete with fascinating tales of courage, treachery, and intrigue.  IWP adjunct professor Raymond Batvinis brings to light one such story in his essay on the wartime exploits of FBI (and later CIA) officer Louis C. Beck. {read more}

Minority rights and imperial reintegration
By Marek Jan Chodakiewicz
Publication Date: Friday, August 29, 2008

IWP students eligible for Sallie Mae loans
Publication Date: Monday, August 25, 2008
As Institute students make their final preparations for the upcoming fall 2008 semester and finish their vacations, they should be advised that Sallie Mae Career Training Loans are once again an option to finance their IWP education.  To discuss such loans and to receive information on how to apply, please contact the Institute’s Director of Financial Aid, Ms. Ingrid Abernathy. {read more}

Georgia and the missile shield
By Marek Jan Chodakiewicz
Publication Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008

Putin thumbs his nose at Bush
By Walter Jajko
Publication Date: Monday, August 11, 2008
Georgia is only a pesky midget blocking the way to Ukraine.  Russia’s ultimate and more important target is Ukraine, not Georgia.  This is why the Russian war against Georgia is of the utmost strategic significance.   {read more}

Student advocates Coast Guard historical center in naval journal
Publication Date: Friday, August 8, 2008
In the August 2008 edition of Proceedings, a publication of the US Naval Institute, IWP MA candidate (and Coast Guard Reserve officer) Jim Dolbow presents a creative proposal for the establishment of a Coast Guard historical center.  Noting that the current Office of the Coast Guard Historian is too small to meet its full potential, Dolbow argues that such a center would help "create a new culture in the service."To read Dolbow's essay, which appeared in the professional journal's "Nobody Asked Me, But..." feature, please download it here: Dolbow Coast Guard history {read more}