DR. ROBERT SOOFER

Dr. Soofer is Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Prior to his current position, he was a Visiting Faculty Member at the National War College, National Defense University. Dr. Soofer’s other positions include Assistant for International Affairs, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (1995-1998); Acting Director for Strategic Planning, BMDO (1994-1995); Special Assistant to the Director, BMDO, (1991-1994); Senior Legislative Assistant to Senator Slade Gorton, US Senate (1989-1991); Professional Staff Member, US Senate Republican Policy Committee, US Senate (1987-1989). Dr. Soofer earned a BA, an MA and PhD in International Relations from the University of Southern California. He also earned an MS in National Security Policy from the National War College, National Defense University.