Michael Clauser

An enthusiast of classical and Hellenic studies, Michael Clauser studied abroad for a semester in Athens, Greece while enrolled as an undergraduate at Pennsylvania State University. After receiving degrees in philosophy and religious studies and a minor in Classics, Michael Clauser returned to Europe as a graduate student. Michael Clauser took advantage of the dual degree program at the University of Exeter’s Centre for European Studies (now the Center for European Governance) to complete Master’s degrees in Internationals Relations and European Studies. Michael Clauser is currently a candidate for a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Michael Clauser’s favorite books include The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides and The Republic by Plato. Michael Clauser currently resides in Washington, D.C., pursuing a career as a national security professional. He previously served in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs and in the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy. In March 2009, he became a National Security Legislative Assistant in the House of Representatives. In that capacity, Michael Clauser supported a senior Congressman in developing legislative initiatives and policies for issues including the military, homeland security, foreign affairs, and NASA. Michael Clauser remains professionally affiliated with numerous organizations, including the Association of the United States Army, the Air Force Association, the Navy League of the United States, and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy. Michael Clauser is also a published author of academic articles and blogs at www.michaelclauser.com. As a painter and an art enthusiast, Michael Clauser belongs to the 1869 Society at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. He takes inspiration from the words of John Adams: “I must study politics and war, that my sons may have the liberty to study mathematics and philosophy, natural history and naval architecture."

Job Title: National Security Legislative Assistant
Company Name: House of Representatives
Industry: Service Industry
Organization Type: Public
Organization Size: 1-10
Job Desc: Supported the Congressman on issue relating to the military, foreign affairs, homeland security, NASA, and religion in civic life. Developed legislation for the Congressman including stand alone bills and amendments. Liaison with constituents. Served as the Congressman's primary liaison to the House Armed Services Committee. Represented the Congressman at meetings and external events. Conduct research on national security topics. Provided written content for new releases, websites, and floor speeches. Provide information on background to reporters. Developed and promoted a bill to modernize authorities for State Department public diplomacy while clarifying authorities for military information operations. Developed amendments to the annual National Defense Authorization Act, including authorizing a scholarship for pilots from Partnership for Peace nations to train in the U.S. at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program; Requiring a biennial strategy for modernizing the nuclear weapons complex; Reforming the Quadrennial Defense Review process; and directing Presidential review and reform of the national security interagency process. Co-founded and co-managed the "Strategic Communication and Public Diplomacy Caucus" in the U.S. House of Representatives at the staff level.

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