Craig A. Deare
Chair
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND LEADERSHIP
National Defence University
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Deare has served as the faculty of the National Defense University since January, 2001. Dr. Deare came to the College of International Security Affairs in March 2010 from the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, where he served for nine years as a Professor of National Security Affairs and Dean of Academic Affairs. Most recently he served as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the National Security Council. Dr. Deare served in the U.S. Army for 20 years with a variety of assignments specializing in Military Intelligence and Latin American Foreign Area Officer duties.
Research Interest
U.S. national security strategy and defense policy, Defense issues of Western Hemisphere.