Member (2011-2018) of the Independent Historical Commission on the history of the Bundesnachrichtendienst or BND (Germany's foreign and military intelligence service) from 1945 to 1968.
Member (since 2008), "Conseil scientifique de la recherche historique de la défense" of the French Ministry of Defence
Member (2000-2006), DAAD Selection Committee for DAAD Scholars from North America.
1977-1985 Lecturer in Modern History at the Universität der Bundeswehr (Federal Armed Services University), Munich.
Education:
Universität München (undergraduate/graduate studies in History, English Language / Literature, and Political Science).
Degrees: Graduate degree (Staatsexamen) in History and English Language and Literature 1973 Dr. phil. in History 1977 Dr. phil. habil. 1986 venia legendi in Modern History (Universität München).
Fellowships and prizes:
1973-1975 Friedrich Ebert Fellow (doctoral program).