Robert Freniere

Directory Bio

Professional Summary
Colonel Robert W. Freniere, USAF (Ret.), is a PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Public and International Affairs. His academic interests center on International Relations, American Government and Comparative Political Violence, while his professional areas of inquiry include national security policy, strategic planning and public affairs.  His dissertation examines conventional deterrence theory and practice.

Colonel Freniere brings more than 35 years of experience across the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Intelligence Community, joint and coalition commands and the corporate sector. His career includes service as a Worldwide Terrorism Desk Officer for the Defense Intelligence Agency’s National Military Joint Intelligence Center, International-Political Military Affairs Officer, Deputy Division Chief for the Headquarters U.S. Air Force Future Concept Development Division and strategic planner on the Joint Staff and in the Secretariat of the U.S. Air Force. He was also selected by senior Department of Defense leaders to brief doctoral research to intelligence-community policymakers and contribute written narrative to the Department of Defense’s Long-Term Strategic Counterterrorism Plan.

In addition to his operational and policy experience, Colonel Freniere has taught in academic and professional military education settings, including as Senior Instructor of Public Affairs at the Defense Information School, Professor of Intelligence Studies at American Military University and Adjunct Professor of Sociology at Rosemont College.

Education
University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business, Executive Training Program—2014
MA in National Security and Strategic Studies: U.S. Naval War College—2000
MA in Political Science: University of Cincinnati—1983
MS in Criminal Justice: University of Cincinnati—1981
BS in Secondary Education: The Citadel—1976

Publications
Robert W. Freniere et al., “Presence with an Attitude,” Proceedings, U.S. Naval Institute, October 2000, pp. 76–80.
 
Robert W. Freniere et al., “Complexity-Based Targeting: New Sciences Provide Effects,” Air & Space Journal, Spring 2003, pp. 95–100.
 
Professional Service: Selected by the editor of the U.S. Naval Institute’s Proceedings to serve as a judge for the 2005 Principles of War Essay Contest.

Research and Practice Interests

• International Relations and Security Studies and Policy
• Political Violence and Counterinsurgency
• Strategic Planning and Public Affairs
• Military Doctrine and Coalition Operations