Branden is a first-year Europeanist M.A. student working under Dr. Monica Black. He is interested in post-war European history with a particular interest in social issues following the second world war as well as American foreign policy interests in the region following the war. In addition, Branden is an active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force and will be teaching at the US Air Force Academy upon completion of his degree.

Research Interests: 20th Century European History and American Foreign policy