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Dieter
Raabe

Dieter Raabe is a well-known figure in the international relations sphere, and he possesses over 40 years divided between political, academic, and military pursuits.

Commerce, California

Upon his arrival in the United States from East Germany in 1961, Dieter Raabe enlisted in the U.S. Army and became an escort interpreter at Fort Lee. Dieter Raabe’s duties involved providing assistance to foreign officers and their families while they visited Washington, D.C. Simultaneously, Dieter Raabe studied American history at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Dieter Raabe received a discharge in 1964 and moved to California, where he enrolled at San Francisco State College (now SFSU) while supporting himself through a number of different jobs. Dieter Raabe also earned his Master of Arts in Comparative Politics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. In 1970, Dieter Raabe departed for Germany to serve as resident director of the California State University International Programs.

In 1972, Dieter Raabe returned to the United States to teach part time while completing doctoral studies in comparative politics and American government at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dieter Raabe was awarded his Ph.D. in 1977, and he then accepted an invitation to serve as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs.

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council recruited Dieter Raabe to act as its Executive Director in 1980, and he relocated to Los Angeles. In his new role, Dieter Raabe secured speaking engagements from some of the world’s most prominent men and women, including leaders in government and diplomacy, business and economics, and science and education.

Most recently, Dieter Raabe served as the Chief Executive Officer of Studio S, Inc., multi-million dollar fashion house he founded with renowned designer Sue Wong in 1984.


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  • My Academic Career at San Francisco State University, Dieter Raabe
    November, 2010
    By: Dieter Raabe

    During the course of my academic career, I earned a Bachelor’s in International Relations at San Francisco State College (now San Francisco State University). I subsequently attained a Master’s in Comparative Politics and a Ph.D. in Comparative Politics and American Government at the University of California, Santa Barbara. After completing my studies, I accepted a position as an Assistant Professor of Political Science with the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. The Department of Political Science at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs draws from the fields of historical and contemporary humanities. Students learn political philosophy and its applications on a local, national, and global scale. Political science students study psychology, sociology, religion, philosophy, history, economics, and communication to help them better comprehend and analyze the political developments of various cultures and communities. Students majoring in political science at the university can choose from four tracks of emphasis: General Political Science, American Politics and Public Law, Global Politics, or Public Administration. In all of these areas, students will gain an understanding of basic theory, fundamental schools of thought, and trends identified in the political sphere. Students will also learn how to review and evaluate political texts, developments, and questions. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs offer political science majors a multitude of study options, including independent study, honors, field study, and internship programs. Graduates of the program are equipped with critical and analytical skills that are well suited for a variety of professional careers in private or public industries.