David Millar is a socio-political analyst and consultant with experience covering developments in East Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. He specializes in deciphering foreign political institutions, doctrine, and decisionmaking, and has completed several long-term studies on how specific countries respond to foreign policy challenges. He has worked with both the U.S. government and private clients, including the Eurasia Group and the Harvard Kennedy School, and is currently employed as a socio-political analyst with the Special Operations Command at US PACOM.

As a government analyst, he kept senior U.S. officials appraised on changes in U.S.-China relations and offered insights on how shifts in the internal dynamic of East Asia might affect political stability. His internal publications on Asian policymaking received recognition for innovation, impact, and exceptional analysis. He is also a recognized thought leader in the community and took a lead role in advocating for new collaboration technologies that respond to the recommendations of the 9/11 Report.

David also studies political culture and institutions in the U.S., and started the Explaining America Project, to help non-U.S. students better understand America and American political culture. Using a unique methodology, the curriculum looks at questions such as: How do Americans perceive their country, and why? What are the cultural and historical drivers behind American political debate? Why do U.S. policies and actions sometimes seem to contradict the ideals Americans claim to value? By demonstrating the complexity and diversity of American political discourse, the curriculum will provide a solid foundation for decoding U.S. politics and a more nuanced view of U.S. society.

David is an avid traveler, speaks some part of five languages and has visited more than 30 countries. He currently resides in Hawaii.

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