Paul Edgar — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Associate Director, William P. Clements, Jr. Center for National Security at the University of Texas-Austin
Holds a PhD in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures from the University of Texas
Studies the historical origins of diplomacy, war, and strategy in pre-classical antiquity
Served over 22 years as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army

Biography

Paul Edgar serves as the Associate Director of the William P. Clements, Jr. Center for National Security at the University of Texas-Austin. His academic background includes a PhD in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures from the University of Texas.

His research focuses on the historical origins of diplomacy, war, and strategy, particularly in pre-classical antiquity. Prior to his academic career, Edgar dedicated more than 22 years to military service as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army.