Afghanistan and Iraq War

Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies

In my quest to serve my country better, I wish to pursue graduate study at the College of International Security Affairs. The threats we face as a nation keep evolving. This effectively means that going forward, the U.S. And the global community by extension will have to contend with a new set of threats that would require a new set of skills to contain. It is with this in mind that I seek to pursue the Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies (MASSS). This course will equip me with specialized knowledge especially when it comes to issues to do with global security. On completing the course successfully, I will be ready to tap my enhanced understanding of the global threat environment to formulate as well as implement the appropriate strategies to match diverse conditions. This is particularly important to me given that in the next ten years, I would like to see myself serving in the area of security and intelligence analysis at a senior level position.

Given my track record and experience gained in service, I strongly believe that I have the capability, desire, and passion to successfully undertake and complete advanced studies in international security studies. To tell you a little bit about myself, I am a BS in Liberal Arts graduate from Excelsior College. For the last eight years, I have been serving the nation as an army officer after having joined the military in the year 2004. I have spent the last five years on assignment to the Special Operations Community. I have also diligently served in a number of countries including Iraq, Philippines, and Afghanistan. Currently, I am involved in the planning, execution as well as support of the country's interests in Nepal.

I believe that this particular course will largely complement my experience as highlighted above while at the same time equipping me with the necessary skills and knowledge required to serve my country better. In regard to my research interests, I have an inclination towards the emerging threats (non-traditional) to both national and international security. My other research interests lie in armed conflict, its causes and conduct. These are issues I could explore further in my thesis.