Major Kenneth Bell (Lt Col select)  – Deputy Chair of the Global Security Intelligence Studies (GSIS) Department at the National Intelligence University, where he teaches applied International Relations theories and China military capabilities and strategy to mid-career intelligence professionals. He is a career US Air Force intelligence officer, having held unique assignments in space operations, the Joint Staff, and multiple civilian intelligence agencies. He is a frequent commentator on space policy and international affairs. Bell received his commission from Texas A&M University and completed graduate studies at The George Washington University and the National Intelligence University.