Dr. Paul Mears

Dr. Paul K. Mears is an American author and security professional whose extensive career spans military service, law enforcement, criminal investigations, federal security, and education. He served in the United States Army's Active and Reserve components, attaining the rank of Command Sergeant Major, and worked as a U.S. Coast Guard drug interdiction boat commander. His professional journey also included leadership roles in corrections, tactical response, and federal law enforcement. He served as a Federal Air Marshal, criminal investigator, and field supervisor before retiring from federal service in 2013. He subsequently moved to the United Arab Emirates, where he trained police and special operations personnel and worked in global security studies and higher education. Dr. Mears is the author of *The Philippines War On Terror: History Of Philippine Terrorism*, a nonfiction work examining terrorism, militant organizations, and counterterrorism efforts in the Philippines. The book explores the history of armed conflict in Mindanao, international extremist networks, the 2017 Siege of Marawi, and the challenges of reconstruction and lasting peace. Through his writing, Dr. Mears connects his professional experience in security and investigations with his interest in international conflict and terrorism studies.