Kris A. Bauman, Ph.D., Colonel (ret.) USAF is the Brent Scowcroft Professor of National Security Studies at the United States Air Force Academy where he teaches American Foreign and National Security Policy, and Middle Eastern Politics.
Col. Bauman previously served at the White House on the National Security Council as Director for Israeli, Palestinian, Jordanian and Egyptian Affairs.
In 2013-2014, during the negotiations led by Secretary of State John Kerry between Israelis and Palestinians, Colonel Bauman was the Chief of Staff for the Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, General John R. Allen, USMC. Gen. Allen’s team was responsible for the security portfolio of a proposed two-state agreement.
Colonel Bauman earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from Air Command and Staff College, and a Doctorate in International Studies from the University of Denver. His focus regions are Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Iraq.
The programs of the Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council are free to members and the public and are held and the Mount Vernon Canyon Club, 24933 Club House Cr. Golden, Colorado 80401. You are welcome to meet with friends for fellowship and networking over a drink in the Canyon Clubs bar at 6:30 prior to the program