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Revolution in Military Affairs
Jeff Kubiak and Sun Devil Opportunities
In this episode of the Revolution of Military Affairs podcast, host Amos Fox welcomes Dr. Jeff Kubiak, a professor of practice at Arizona State University (ASU) and director of future security education. Dr. Kubiak, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with a distinguished career in strategy and military academia, shares insights into his journey from military service to civilian academia and his current work at ASU.
Dr. Kubiak discusses the evolution of the Master of Arts in Global Security (MAGS) program at ASU, which he helped establish in 2017. The program is designed to provide a broad understanding of security issues, ranging from armed conflict to global economics and environmental security. With over 400 graduates, the online, practitioner-driven program emphasizes flexibility, academic rigor, and engagement with leading experts like Peter Singer, David Kilcullen, and Candace Rondeaux.
The conversation also highlights ASU's Future Security Initiative (FSI), a multidisciplinary effort that focuses on addressing complex security challenges. Dr. Kubiak outlines FSI’s contributions, including partnerships with the Department of Defense and the State Department and its role in revitalizing Small Wars Journal.
The episode underscores ASU's inclusive approach to education and its commitment to innovation in the security field.
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