Global Military Educational Exchanges: What Happens Back on Base

The International Military Officer program is a highly competitive educational exchange which dates back to 1884 - but how does it impact military public diplomacy in today's armed forces?

Scholar David Manning has examined how international military exchanges serve participants beyond the classroom. He discussed his insights on the program and its impact once officers return home. 

About David Manning

Dave Manning is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant and writer on military history and international affairs. During his military career, he served for nearly 24 years throughout Europe with two brief tours in North Africa and Iran. After retiring in the fall of 1997, he served as military clothing specialist with AAFES down range in Bosnia, Croatia, and Hungary. He began dabbling in military history, and domestic and international defense affairs writing in 1999. His books include The Power of Oratory (1999); Notes on America; the World (2000); Ashes of Past and Honor (2003); and the Global Arms Books series (2010). Dave Manning resides in Simpsonville, SC.