Wendy Whitman Cobb
I received a BA in political science (summa cum laude and university honors) and an MA in political science from the University of Central Florida. I received a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Florida where my research focused on the intersection of political institutions and public policy. I have authored several books including Unbroken Government: Success and Failure in Policymaking (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013), The Politics of Cancer: Malignant Indifference (Praeger, 2017), and The CQ Press Career Guide for Political Science Students (CQ Press, 2017). My research has also appeared in journals including Congress and the Presidency, Space Policy, and the Journal of Political Science Education. I am currently professor of strategy and security studies at the US Air Force's School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, a selective graduate program for Air Force officers. Prior to my current position, I was associate professor of political science at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Latest articles by Wendy Whitman Cobb
What is a UFO? The US shot down three mysterious objects as interest and concern increase over unidentified craft
By Wendy Whitman Cobb published
The Air Force general overseeing North American airspace refused to rule out extraterrestrial forces at play after unidentified objects were shot down in February.
Russia's withdrawal from the International Space Station could mean the early demise of the orbital lab — and sever another link with the West
By Wendy Whitman Cobb published
Russia's announcement, while not a breach of any agreement or an immediate threat to the station's daily operation, does mark the culmination of months of political tensions involving the ISS.
SpaceX Inspiration4 mission will send 4 people with minimal training into orbit — and bring space tourism closer to reality
By Wendy Whitman Cobb published
Organized and funded by entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, the Inspiration4 mission touts itself as "the first all-civilian mission to orbit" and represents a new type of space tourism.
Space tourism, 20 years in the making, is finally ready for launch
By Wendy Whitman Cobb published
For most people, getting to the stars is nothing more than a dream.
The Space Force sounds like a joke thanks to pop culture. That could be a problem for an important military branch.
By Wendy Whitman Cobb published
The U.S. Space Force has a serious role to play in the modern world. Its stated mission is to train and equip personnel to defend U.S. interests in space.
Will China's Moon Landing Launch a New Space Race?
By Wendy Whitman Cobb last updated
China just became the first country to land a probe on the far side of the moon. It's a technological achievement and another sign of China's capabilities and ambitions in space.
Indian Moon Probe's Failure Won't Stop an Asian Space Race That Threatens Regional Security
By Wendy Whitman Cobb last updated
These types of missions are one way to achieve international prestige. But they also peacefully demonstrate capabilities that could be used in conflict.
Women are Less Supportive of Space Exploration — Getting a Woman on the Moon Might Change That
By Wendy Whitman Cobb published
Women have been historically excluded from the space program but getting a woman to the Moon may change that.
George H.W. Bush's Overlooked Legacy in Space Exploration
By Wendy Whitman Cobb published
George H.W. Bush's presidency came at a key turning point in NASA's history and ultimately contributed to the success of the International Space Station, NASA leadership and today's space policy.
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