I began this journey more than thirty years ago. I graduated from Columbia University with a BS in Metallurgy/Materials Science and a Masters (MIA) in International Affairs. I was the first student in a joint program between the School of Engineering and The School of International Affairs. I wore many hats; running from Metallography and Crystallography to Russian classes to classes on Game Theory and Deterrents. I managed to graduate as Carter embargoed all things Soviet (m