Ryan Swardson

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MA Student

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Education: Bachelor of Arts in United States History, University of New Mexico

Area and Thematic Fields/Interests

My academic interests focus on the evolution of U.S. military history across key eras and their impact on political and global dynamics. This includes the formative conflicts of early America, such as the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Mexican-American War, which shaped the nation's foundational military identity. I am also deeply engaged in the study of modern U.S. military and political history, particularly the Cold War era and its influence on global military strategy and political alliances. Additionally, I explore U.S. involvement in Latin American revolutions and contemporary political and military interactions in the region, examining how these engagements reflect and shape broader geopolitical trends.