Colin Cookman
Special Assistant
Colin Cookman is the Special Assistant for National Security at American Progress, after having first joined the team as an intern in January 2008. His research and writing at CAP focuses primarily on issues related to Pakistan, Afghanistan, and broader counterterrorism policy. In his role as Special Assistant he also offers administrative and organizational support to the range of work conducted by the National Security team. Cookman graduated from Boston University magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in international relations in 2005. Prior to his arrival at the Center, he was employed as an assistant language teacher in Karatsu City, Japan, and as an assistant advisor with Habitat for Humanity International's Summer Youth Blitz Program. He is a native of Bloomington, Indiana.
Articles by Colin Cookman
- Alarm Bells in Afghanistan, July 4, 2008
- Afghanistan Needs More Than Money, June 11, 2008
- Time to focus on Pakistan, May 29, 2008
- Another Clear Warning: State Department Report Shows Alarming Trend, May 2, 2008
- We Need a Plan for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, April 23, 2008
- No Bang for the Buck, April 16, 2008
- Pakistani Voters Are Not Yet on the Same Page with U.S. Policymakers, March 4, 2008
- Pakistan’s Enduring Challenges: Threats to U.S. Security Remain, February 22, 2008
- Elections Aren’t Everything: Post-Election Uncertainty in Pakistan Is Assured, February 14, 2008