José de Arimatéia da Cruz

Dr. José de Arimateia da Cruz is an expert in international relations, comparative politics, cybersecurity, and environmental security, with extensive experience in academia and strategic consultancy.  He is a Research Professor at the U.S. Army War College in the Center for Strategic Leadership Strategic Landpower and Future Group (SLFG) Dept of Homeland Defense & Security Issues and Senior Environmental Security Researcher and he also teaches cybersecurity management and policy at Georgia Southern University and the University of Maryland Global Campus. His expertise spans Latin American and African politics, intelligence, civil-military relations, pandemic preparedness, and the security of Polar Regions (Arctic and Antarctic). Dr. da Cruz holds a Ph.D. in Political Science, an M.S. in Criminal Justice with a focus on cybersecurity, and a Master of Public Health. His certifications in cybersecurity, intelligence operations, position him as a trusted advisor for mitigating risks and driving strategic decision-making.