About Patrick Bodovitz
Patrick earned his bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College where he majored in political science and minored in history. His main focus of study was on the intersection of American politics and international affairs. He followed with a master’s degree from the American University School of International Service where he studied conflict and peace. Patrick published for AU’s academic journal and the International Policy Journal at the Center for International Policy.
Education
BA Political Science with minor in History
Gettysburg College
MA Peace and Conflict Resolution
American University School of International Service
Areas of Expertise
About Patrick Bodovitz
Patrick earned his bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College where he majored in political science and minored in history. His main focus of study was on the intersection of American politics and international affairs. He followed with a master’s degree from the American University School of International Service where he studied conflict and peace. Patrick published for AU’s academic journal and the International Policy Journal at the Center for International Policy.
Education
BA Political Science with minor in History
Gettysburg College
MA Peace and Conflict Resolution
American University School of International Service
Areas of Expertise
Postwar Baltics: What Happened to the Baltic States After WWII?
The Baltic states were a battleground between Soviet and German armies in WWII. After the war, Soviet control led to repression and insurgent activities in the Postwar Baltics.
CIA Covert Operations in Eastern Europe: An Overview
How did the CIA use covert operations to achieve US strategic objectives in Eastern Europe during the Cold War?
A History of the CIA: When Was the CIA Founded?
The history of the CIA begins shortly after World War II, as Congress recognized the need to promote American interests overseas during the Cold War.
The 7 Greatest American Admirals in History
Who were the most brilliant naval minds in US history? Examine the legendary admirals who secured American dominance on the high seas.
US-Soviet Relations Before the Cold War
The rivalry between the US and the USSR was a defining theme of the 20th century. What were US-Soviet relations like before the Cold War?
How Poland Became the Central Target of Nazi Germany’s “Final Solution”
Owing to its large Jewish population, Poland was at the center of Nazi Germany’s planning and execution of the “Final Solution.”
What Happened to Indonesia After WWII?
The story of the Indonesian War of Independence is a remarkable one that showed how the world changed after the end of World War II.
The Day the US Army Marched Against Itself
In 1932, the US Army employed tanks and tear gas against its own WWI veterans. Here is how the Bonus Army changed civil-military relations in the United States.
How the Holocaust Ended in 1945 with the Liberation of the Camps
The Holocaust ended in 1945 with the liberation of the concentration camps in occupied Europe and North Africa by Allied forces.
How Dutch New Amsterdam Became One of Colonial America’s Richest Cities
Even before becoming part of the British Empire and the United States, New Amsterdam was one of the main centers of economic power in colonial America.
The Chamorro in WWII & the Battle of Guam
Guam was a vital strategic asset in the Pacific Theater of WWII. The local Chamorro inhabitants endured both Japanese occupation and a destructive American invasion.
The Viking Raids in Northern France That Created the Duchy of Normandy
A series of Viking raids into northern France during the 9th century AD eventually led to the establishment of the duchy of Normandy.