Background
Porter, Bruce Douglas was born on September 18, 1952 in Albuquerque. Son of Lyle Kay and Wilma Porter.
(This monograph explores the role of the military in forme...)
This monograph explores the role of the military in formerly communist regimes, and examines how the military have been affected by these upheavals. The author outlines the very different patterns seen in Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union and socialist countries outside Europe and analyzes the clash between the military's professionalism and the pressures on it to save the system.
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Porter, Bruce Douglas was born on September 18, 1952 in Albuquerque. Son of Lyle Kay and Wilma Porter.
Bachelor in History, Brigham Young University, 1976. Master of Arts in Soviet Studies, Harvard University, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, Harvard University, 1979.
Senior research analyst, Radio Free Europe Radio Station Liberty, Inc., Munich, 1980-1983; professional staff member armed services committee, United States Senate, Washington, 1983-1984; senior analyst, Northrop Corporation Analysis Center, Washington, 1984-1986; executive director, Board for International Broadcasting, Washington, 1986-1990; Bradley senior research associate, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1990-1993; associate professor, Brigham Young U., Provo, Utah., 1993-1995; minister, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, since 1995.
(This monograph explores the role of the military in forme...)
(Examines both civil wars and international conflicts, exp...)
Lay minister Church Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, bishop, 1985-1990, missionary, Düsseldorf, Federal Republic Germany, 1971-1973. Member American Political Science Association, American Association Advancement Slavic Studies, International Studies Association.
Married Susan Elizabeth Holland, February 2, 1977. Children: David William, Christopher Jonathan, Lisa Jeanette, Jennifer Rachel.