John Melkon

John Melkon is a dedicated individual with over 30 years of combined active duty and civilian service in the Department of Defense, driven by a commitment to ensuring American National Security and advancing global interests in a complex world.

With a background as a Special Forces combat veteran in the Global War on Terror, John Melkon possesses a deep understanding of National Security Affairs and United States Foreign Policy. He is currently focusing on developing innovative strategies to address Geopolitical Risks within Civil-Military Operations.

John Melkon holds an impressive educational background, including a Master's degree in European History, Politics, and Society from Columbia University, as well as certifications in Enterprise Risk Management from Columbia University and National and International Security from Harvard Kennedy School. He also has a Master's degree in International Affairs from Texas A&M University and an MBA in International Business from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in History from Princeton University and pursued doctoral studies in Security Studies and Military Science at Stellenbosch University.

Throughout his career, John Melkon has been associated with prestigious organizations, having served as an Extraordinary Professor of Practice at North-West University, contributed to the Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations at the United States Military Academy at West Point, held the position of Director at the United States Military Academy, fulfilled roles as an Operations Planning Officer at the Department of Defense and as a Special Forces Officer in the Army Special Forces (Airborne), and served as an Officer in the US Army.

John Melkon's diverse expertise, extensive experience, and academic achievements position him as a valuable asset in the realm of national security, civil-military operations, and foreign policy.