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David P. Oakley

David P. Oakley

Dr. Oakley served as a U.S. Army strategist and field artillery officer, a Staff Operations Officer in the CIA’s Directorate of Operations, and as a contractor at the National Counterterrorism Center. He has taught at National Defense University and Joint Special Operations University and now serves on the editorial boards of Intelligence and National Security and Inter Populum. He is the author of Subordinating Intelligence: The DoD/CIA Post-Cold War Relationship (University Press of Kentucky, 2019/2022). He holds a Ph.D. in Security Studies from Kansas State University, along with graduate degrees from the University of Oklahoma and the U.S. Army’s professional military education schools.
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Call for Book Reviews!

Inter Populum: The Journal of Irregular Warfare and Special Operations is seeking book reviews on published works relevant to special operations, irregular warfare, and strategic competition. We welcome reviews of theoretical, historical, operational, or policy-oriented books with a regional or global focus.

Reviews should:

  • Summarize the book’s purpose, structure, and key arguments
  • Provide brief author background
  • Identify the intended audience
  • Offer a thoughtful, balanced critique

Submission Requirements:

  • 800–1,200 words, double-spaced (Word, 12pt Times New Roman)
  • Full bibliographic details (author, title, publisher, year, pages, price if available)
  • Short bio + high-resolution photo

Submit or inquire:
Dr. Mark Grzegorzewski, grzegorm@erau.edu