David Benson is the Director of Wargames and Simulations at Valens Global. Prior to joining the Valens team, he spent six years as a Professor of Security and Strategic Studies at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS) at Air University, Montgomery, AL. His research and teaching focuses on international relations and information, especially how the internet and information technology affect great power politics. He was a primary investigator with the DAWG and DAGGER projects, researching how video games and simulations can educate military personnel. His publications include "Why the Internet is not Increasing Terrorism," "Cyber-balancing not Cyber-War," and "Mahan and Corbett will not Inform War with China." David graduated from the University of Chicago and held a post-doctoral appointment at Southern Methodist University. David served six years in the US Army, first as a Chinese-Mandarin linguist and then as an infantry officer. After completing a tour in Iraq, David worked with JIEDDO-COIC to develop and teach counter-insurgency strategy.