Brenda Oppermann, J.D.
Associate Professor College of Leadership and Ethics
Biography
Brenda is an Associate Professor in the College of Leadership and Ethics at the U.S. Naval War College. A “pracademic,” she has extensive experience as a practitioner and academic working on conflict, peace, security, stability operations, informal justice, and gender equality. A senior advisor and subject matter expert, she has 30+ years of experience -- including more than seven years in conflict-affected countries -- working with the Department of Defense, U.S. Agency for International Development, the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and assorted NGOs. She has worked in Africa, Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Africa
- Civil-Military Relations
- COIN
- Irregular Warfare
- Middle East
- Terrorism
- Women, Peace, and Security
Professional Highlights
Special Advisor
Special Advisor
Education
J.D., Western New England University School of Law, 2004, International Law
M.A., Yale University, 1994, International Relations
B.A., University of California, Irvine, 1985, Comparative Literature
External Memberships and Associations
Women in International Security (WIIS)
Non-resident Senior Fellow and Legal Advisor
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