Ryan Vest

About Ryan Vest

The Texas National Security Review benefits from my over 15 years of combined military and academic expertise, including leadership roles such as Director of the Russia Maritime Studies Institute at the U.S. Naval War College. I managed complex research agendas, contributed to high-stakes policy discussions with U.S. and NATO leaders, and oversaw operational budgets, delivering actionable insights into Russian military strategy and security policy. My work consistently informed decision-making at the highest levels of government and military command. Complementing my operational experience with a PhD in War Studies, I specialize in international relations, Russian and Eurasian studies, and strategic policy development. My current role as Executive Editor involves shaping critical discourse on global security challenges. Motivated by a commitment to fostering collaboration and advancing nuanced analysis, I aim to bridge academic inquiry with impactful policy solutions.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Air University

   Sep 2024 — Present · Montgomery, AL, US

   Teaches War Studies (WS-5510) and Making Decisions: Strategy and War (ISS-602A) in the Air Force Global College Online Master\'s degree program.

Education

• King's College London

  PhD

• United States Naval Academy

  BS

• U.S. Naval War College

  MA

Skills

• Tactics
• Flight Safety
• Security Clearance
• Program Management
• Operational Planning
• Command
• Combat
• Military Operations
• Helicopters
• Dod
• National Security
• Flights
• Navy
• Military
• Military Experience