Background
Smith, Robert McKain was born on September 12, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert McKee and Mary (McKain) Smith.
International studies educator
Smith, Robert McKain was born on September 12, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert McKee and Mary (McKain) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Babson College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 1956. Master of Arts in Asian History, American University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in International Studies, American University, 1971.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1943;
advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army, 1967;
served in the United States, Europe, Asia, United States Army, 1943-1971;
assistant international policy, Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1966-1969;
assistant project manager, Department of Army, Washington, 1969-1970;
Asia training and supply, Commander-in Chief of Pacific Forces, Honolulu, 1971;
retired, United States Army, 1971;
professor international studies, Chaminade U., Honolulu, 1971-1993;
professor emeritus, Chaminade U., Honolulu, since 1993. Special scholar London School Economics and Political Science, 1981. Professor Foreign Affairs College, Beijing, China, 1989.
Consultant unites states department State, since 1990, United States Information Agency, since 1989. Lecturer in field.
Fellow Center of Asian Studies in Hong Kong. Member Law of Sea Institute, United Nations Association (Hawaii board directors), Pacific and Asian Affairs Council Hawaii (board directors), Hawaii Geography Society (board directors), Pacific Science Association, International Geography Union (commission on environmental problems), Honolulu Rotary Club (scholarship committee since 1977).
Married Margaret Jean Bennett, June 14, 1946. Children: Susan, Barbara, Ann, Eric.