International Fellows Program Strives to Strengthen Partnerships at NWC
David Reese, “International Fellows Program Strives to Strengthen Partnerships at NWC,” Naval War College Public Affairs, 28 October 2010.
NEWPORT, R.I. – The Naval War College (NWC) has implemented an International Fellows Program which is designed to solidify relationships between the United States Navy and the navies of partner countries. The International Fellows’ job is to assist the faculty by providing NWC officer students with insights into other nations’ military thinking, broadened perspectives on regional issues and increased awareness of how defense and security considerations are viewed in other regions and cultures.
The four officers selected as “Fellows” for the academic year 2010-11 are Capt. (select) Lee Goddard of Australia, Cmdr. Pablo Niemann of Chile, Lt. Col. Dennis Kamuri of Kenya, and Capt. Hossam Ebraheem from Egypt. …
“This program expands our international efforts at the War College and supports Admiral Wisecup’s long-term goal to increase and enhance engagement opportunities with our global partners,” said Professor Vince Mocini, Dean of International Programs and Maritime Security Cooperation. “It will also increase our understanding of our allies by allowing international officers to receive joint military education while exchanging ideas and information about global regional issues with their American counterparts at the college.” …
This year’s selectees have already immersed themselves into their new roles and opportunities at NWC. Capt. (select) Lee Goddard is currently involved with a “think-tank” in the China Maritime Studies Institute.
“I’m also paired with a senior professor in the Strategy and Policy Department and I’m co-moderating several core courses and electives with a specific focus on geopolitics and the Asia-Pacific Region,” said Goddard, who has served in the Australian Navy for 24 years. “I think it’s relevant and beneficial for the War College to embrace perspectives of the future naval leaders from the major regions of the world. This extra time also provides the four of us the opportunity to follow-up on previous studies and participate in more lectures of opportunity, conferences and seminars in our specific areas of military interest.” …
