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National Security Professional
Born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Michael Clauser directed his focus toward international affairs and government service from an early age. The summer following his sophomore year at Saucon Valley High School in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, Michael Clauser won the honor of attending the National Young Leaders Conference sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council in Washington, DC. One of 350 outstanding students chosen for their scholastic merit and leadership potential, Michael Clauser visited the U.S. State Department, The National Press Club, and his future workplace, the U.S. House of Representatives. Meanwhile, Michael Clauser achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with over 30 merit badges, a Bronze Palm, and Brotherhood membership in the Order of the Arrow. Graduating from Saucon Valley High School in 2001, Michael Clauser proceeded to The Pennsylvania State University, where he earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies, with minors in Classics and International Studies, in three years. He also assisted in reviving the Penn State chapter of Alpha Chi Rho (AXP) fraternity, of which he remains a proud alumnus. He lived in Athens, Greece during the spring semester of his junior year. Over the next year, Michael Clauser obtained a Master’s degree in European Studies at the University of Exeter in England and a second Master’s in International Relations from the Poznań University of Economics in Poland through a dual degree program. He subsequently settled in Washington, DC, first working as a Research Associate at Commonwealth Consulting Corporation, then serving in the Pentagon as an appointee in the Presidential Administration of George W. Bush. Michael Clauser later served as the National Security Legislative Assistant to a senior Republican Congressman from the Texas panhandle. In this role he participated in the Strategic Public Diplomacy Task Force run by the Institute of World Politics Center for Culture and Society and the Strengthening America’s Global Engagement (SAGE) initiative at the Woodrow Wilson Institute. Michael Clauser has published articles on national security issues in Small Wars Journal, the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, and the Political Studies Review. He is a member of the Navy League of the United States, The Air Force Association, the Association of the United States Army, and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy.
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The Center for Strategic & International Studies By Michael Clauser, Michael Clauser
March, 2011
By Michael Clauser
Established by David M. Abshire and Admiral Arleigh Burke during the Cold War, the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) works with policy-makers, private sector companies, civil society, and international institutions, offering strategic solutions to contemporary issues. The CSIS operates as a bipartisan, nonprofit organization and formulates its opinions and insights through deep research. CSIS analysis takes history into account, as well as likely future developments.
At present, CSIS employs more than 200 full-time researchers and maintains an extensive network of defense, security, international relations, and government policy scholars. Conferring with the best minds in each field, CSIS has confronted issues relating to foreign relations, national security, energy, global development, and economic systems.
Among the many programs that CSIS operates is the Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI), which has fostered a community of nuclear experts including researchers, academics, policy-makers, industry professionals, and members of the military. Aiming to emphasize the importance of dealing with nuclear arms on a long-term basis, PONI holds four major conferences each year as well as several smaller events. PONI also facilitates communication by hosting a blog and organizing formal debates on nuclear issues. Encouraging young professionals and scholars to develop their expertise in the field, PONI provides education opportunities through coursework and bilateral international exchanges with authorities around the world. PONI also founded the Nuclear Scholars Initiative, which invites the nation’s top graduate students and young researchers to interact with the field’s most respected names during six different days of workshops. The seasoned experts engage program participants in several different aspects of nuclear technology for one day each month over the course of six months. At the end of the series, each participant prepares a research paper to present before a panel of industry veterans. CSIS subsequently publishes each of the papers in a journal. The organization chooses only about 20 of the most qualified individuals to participate in each year’s Nuclear Scholars Initiative.
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Running Tips from Michael Clauser, Michael Clauser
April, 2011
Running remains a favorite pastime and passion for Michael Clauser, who takes advantage of any opportunity to get out and run. The following tips offer some helpful information for individuals looking to start a running regimen.
1. Consult your doctor if you have a history of heart or respiratory problems. Individuals who have suffered a heart attack or ankle or knee injuries should also use caution.
2. Start slow and gauge your level of fitness. If you are an active individual and regularly complete cardio exercises, you will likely be able to transition to a running regimen rather quickly. On the other hand, if you find that running for long periods of time presents difficulties and leaves you out of breath quite quickly, it remains in your best interest to construct a plan that will build your cardio strength and stamina over time. Consult a fitness professional for expert advice on how to do this.
3. Invest in quality running shoes. This will prevent injuries such as shin splints, and will make your running experience more enjoyable.
4. Find a group to run with. Running with others helps pace yourself and provides morale for long hauls.
5. Make time for a warm-up and cool-down period. Also, do not forget to stretch before and after exercising.
6. Monitor your heart rate several times during your run. A doctor or fitness instructor will advise you on what heart rate is suitable for your body.
7. Inquire about local events in your area. City marathons or community running clubs can provide inspiration and motivation for getting you to stick to your daily running schedule. The Army 10-miler and the Marine Corps Marathon are great opportunities in the DC area.
8. Try to run no fewer than three times per week. Runners who go out less than three times per week suffer more injuries than those who run more often.
9. Marry your running to anaerobic activities such as weightlifting to leverage your workout into big results.
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Next Generation Leaders at the Center for a New American Security
, Michael Clauser's Blog on Bigsight
October, 2011
A participant in the fields of international relations and national security, Michael Clauser was identified by the Center for a New American Security as a “Next Generation National Security Leader” in 2011. Mr. Clauser holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Pennsylvania State University and a dual Master of Arts degree in International Relations and European Studies from the Poznan University of Economics and the University of Exeter.
A nonpartisan and independent research institution based in Washington, D.C., the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Next Generation Leaders program sets out to educate and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow. Drawing upon the collective experience of its staff and advisors, CNAS works to develop a pragmatic and principled set of national security policies and elevate the national security debate.
To accomplish its mission, CNAS features a number of projects that focus on key areas of national security both at home and abroad:
Terrorism, Irregular Warfare, and Crime: Throughout the years, crime and terrorist activities have maintained a close relationship, with criminal ventures providing financial backing for violence against nations. In today’s increasingly globalized world, criminal entities have taken advantage of the increased flow of capital, information, and people across national boundaries. As such, the Terrorism, Irregular Warfare, and Crime project at CNAS conducts in-depth analysis and discussion of topics such as coercive economic statecraft, the implications of drug cartels, and the effects of gangs in Mexico on U.S. national security.
Cyber Security: One of the most pressing national security concerns in today’s technologically sophisticated world, cyber security has become a prominent focus area at CNAS. The Cyber Security project brings together experts across the globe to discuss how the United States can improve cyber security in the information age. At the end of the project in 2011, project leaders plan to submit a detailed report and policy recommendations to assist American leaders as they develop cyber security policies.
Nuclear Proliferation: CNAS currently sponsors two projects in the field of nuclear proliferation: Project Base Camp and Project Iran. Project Base Camp, which draws its name from a popular description of a nuclear-free world as a “distant mountaintop,” looks at several alternative “base camps” that lie somewhere between today’s nuclear landscape and the goal of total nuclear abolition. Project Iran analyzes the current U.S. relationship with Iran as it approaches nuclear capability. In the wake of failed negotiations with the government of Iran, the Obama administration has succeeded in rallying the international community to impose sanctions on the country. As such, the Iran project at CNAS sets out to frame the policy debate in terms of diplomatic and economic measures available to the United States.
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