Ph.D. Columbia University, 1980
M.Phil, Columbia University, 1975
M.A., Columbia University, 1974
Certificates, Columbia School of International and Public Affairs, 1974
B.A., Columbia College, Columbia University, 1971
Dr. Stoffer served in the Foreign Service of the United States from 1980 to 2005, retiring as a member of the Senior Foreign Service of the Department of State. He served for seven years as the Deputy Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate of the United Nations Security Council. His research interests focus on American national security, including nuclear arms control, U.S. policies in the Middle East, Russia, China and the Koreas as well as counter-terrorism institutions of the United Nations and other diplomatic matters. While in the Foreign Service, Dr. Stoffer has lived in Moscow, Tel Aviv, Beijing, Oslo Norway, Geneva for nuclear negotiations, Stockholm for conventional forces negotiations, and at the U.S. Mission to the UN before joining the Secretariat in 2005 for eight years.
Stoffer has traveled extensively over the years to Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Australia, including serving in a peacekeeping operation in the Sinai between Egypt and Israel.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China during the G20 summit.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and political science, discusses the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, including Russia's threat of nuclear weapons.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the criminal threat that Vladimir Putin made regarding the use of nuclear weapons in the war against Ukraine.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about the remarks made by President Biden regarding nuclear weapons possibly being used by Russia in the war against Ukraine.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says although U.S. diplomats are in China, they have no security intelligence or confidential information that would be of use to the Chinese government, regardless of the election outcome.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, comments on an NFZ being proposed over Ukraine, explaining that securing it is another matter entirely.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses why Iran is not a threat to joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, says the U.S. has to be concerned about the Indo-Pacific islands not coming under the influence of the Chinese.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the second trip by U.S. delegates to visit Taiwan and its impact on relations with China.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, comments on the mixed messages from the White House on the House Speaker’s trip to Taiwan amid threats from the Chinese government.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi who visited Taiwan despite warnings and high tensions with China.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about the Speaker of the House landing in Taiwan and the reaction of China to the visit.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and what action China has threatened to take.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about the latest developments on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, comments that NATO will become more vital than ever before with Finland and Sweden joining the alliance.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, comments on some of the reasons Vladimir Putin keeps his daughters out of the media spotlight.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about the latest developments on the war in Ukraine and Putin's health.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says that even though China has not spoken out about Russia invading Ukraine, they are experiencing an impact on their economy and food shortages.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about a meeting he once had with Nikolai Patrushev, the head of the Russian federal police's Security Council, who will temporarily fill in for Vladimir Putin while in surgery. 'It was one of the most amazing meetings I ever had.'
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the lessons learned from the Falklands War 40 years ago, comparing it to what is happening in Ukraine today.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says Russian oligarchs have taken $1 trillion out of the wealth of Russia since Putin became president.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says the Kremlin is very skilled at getting false information out to the people of Russia.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says Putin does not want to be vulnerable, so he keeps his family out of the media.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, was quoted from a recent CNN interview with Don Lemon in which he talked about identifying Vladimir Putin’s daughters and twins from another woman.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about the latest rounds of sanctions that include Vladimir Putin’s family, which he has tried to keep private.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about the concept of war crimes and why Putin may be brought before the International Criminal Court.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about the current situation in Ukraine and the possibility of the capital of Ukraine falling into Russian hands.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, gives his perspective of the Russian Army's advance to Ukraine's capital and why China will not condemn this invasion.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks live with Mark Zinni about the war in Ukraine and President Biden's trip to Brussels with other NATO leaders.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says Ukraine cannot maintain a no-fly zone over the country without assistance from NATO, explaining that NATO’s Article 5 principle stipulates that an attack on one NATO country is an attack on all members.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, discusses the latest developments on Russia’s war with Ukraine.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, and Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of international affairs, national security, and political sciences, give perspectives on what China can do to negotiate a ceasefire with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, computer and electrical engineering; Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations; Olena Lennon, an adjunct professor of political science and international affairs; David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance; and Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, took part in a panel discussion on the war in Ukraine and it’s impact. The special program was part of collaboration with WFSB, with the show airing on WFSB+ and WFSB’s Facebook page.
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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of cybersecurity, computer and electrical engineering; Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations; Olena Lennon, an adjunct professor of political science and international affairs; David Sacco, a practitioner in residence of finance; and Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, took part in a panel discussion on the war in Ukraine and its impact. The special program was part of collaboration with WFSB, with the show airing on WFSB+ and WFSB’s Facebook page.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about the war in Ukraine and why he believes Vladimir Putin is taking this action and calling for his arrest for violation of international law.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says if NATO imposes a no-fly zone over Ukraine and shoots down a Russian plane, it would mean a war with Russia.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says Russian oligarchs became rich when they took over state industries during the Soviet era.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, said the only way to control a no-fly zone is to shoot an aircraft from the sky.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about how Russian oligarchs are trying to hide their money worldwide.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says if Ukraine invokes a no-fly zone that Russian jet fighters disregard, there would be no choice but to shoot them down.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says that if NATO makes Ukraine a no-fly zone, they would be responsible for enforcing it.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about the Department of Justice tracking Russian oligarchs worldwide in an effort to find where Russia is hiding its assets.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, says that Russian oligarchs should be exposed, even if it is just illuminates the travel habits of these wealthy men.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses the latest updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and NATO's troops being deployed for the first time.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says it was 'unthinkable' to hear Putin saying he's willing to risk the whole planet for Russian advantage.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, talks about the latest development between Russia and Ukraine and the address given by President Joe Biden detailing sanctions.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security and international affairs, says the 2015 Minsk agreement is out of date because the Russians are now holding Crimea.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security and international affairs, discusses how China is looking to influence the emerging powers in the Mideast now that the U.S. is not involved in the area.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, talks about Russia standing at the border of Ukraine, escalating the crisis.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, says even though there is currently no U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, those in the country working on behalf of the U.S. are doing an excellent job of reporting on the situation.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, comments on the global economy will be very important to discuss at the summit.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security and international affairs, comments that G20 leaders will need to address the global supply chain.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, comments on China's proposed Global Development Initiative outlining an economic development model for low-income countries.
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Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses his experience on September 11, 2001, as deputy executive director at the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate of the United Nations Security Council.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security and criminal justice, talks about the Biden-Putin summit and what this means for the relationship between the United States and Russia.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of criminal justice and national security, talks about the Biden-Putin meeting and the expectations of outcomes.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on the upcoming meeting between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, talks about the airstrikes between Israel and Palestine and who is supplying Hamas with weapons.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on the need for a third party country to intervene between Israel and Palestine, but it may not be America.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on the changing dynamics of the Five Eyes Alliance as nations need to have China as an ally for commerce.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses the elements of the strategic agreement between Iran and China, including the impact on the infrastructure in Iran to expand military power.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, wrote an opinion on reviving the Open Skies Treaty by the Biden Administration.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on reducing the number of nuclear weapons.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, talks about how the Biden administration will address the state of affairs with Israel.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses the security provided by the U.S. in the Middle East and the Chinese need for energy from that region.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses new sanctions against Iran in response to a recent attack in Saudi Arabia.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security and a former U.S Foreign Service officer, discusses U.S. arms control negotiations with Russia.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security and a former U.S. Foreign Service officer, discusses the importance of the U.S renewing the START treaty with Russia in 2020.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security and a former U.S. Foreign Service officer, discusses the differences between U.S. negotiations with Iran and negotiations with North Korea.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, weighs in on how the possibility of Britain withdrawing from the European Union can complicate Julian Assange’s appeals process.
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Howard Stoffer, a former U.S. Foreign Service officer and associate professor of national security at the University, speaks about the motivations of Hamza bin Latin and about the shifting dynamics within al-Qaeda.
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Howard Stoffer, a former U.S foreign service officer and associate professor of national security at the University, speaks about the lead up to the Kim-Trump summit. This article is in Farsi.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, offers his opinions on the case of Huawei’s CFO, Meng Wanzhou. He agrees with the Canadian ambassador, John McCallum’s positive outlook on the outcomes of Wanzhou’s case.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses the reports stating the nuclear site in North Korea remains active.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses Russian hackers.
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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses the changes in North Korea and the Trump-Kim Summit.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel the summit with North Korea.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses why Trump's decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem without any political reimbursement is a bad plan. This story was picked up by dozens of radio stations in Canada.
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses the historic meeting of the presidents of North and South Korea, and what the results of the meeting might be.
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses what North Korea, South Korea, and the U.S. expect or hope to gain from the inter-Korean summit. Stoffer's interview begins at 6:47.
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses doubt that Kim Jong-Un of North Korea will stick to promises of denuclearization and ceasing of missile testing.
Howard Stoffer, professor of national security, discusses Trump's unorthodox diplomatic approach to talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses why Kim Jong Un would secretly visit Beijing and how it could affect the possibility for talks between North Korea and the U.S.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses the U.K.'s reaction to the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy and his daughter, including the expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats, and how poisonings of ex-Russian spies have been perpetrated by Russia for decades.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses how North and South Korea could meet to consider denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and why the U.S. should not interfere until such talks take place.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses the discrepancies between the Russian Foreign Ministry’s annual end-of-the-year report and Russia’s actions.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses the talks between North and South Korea and the Trump administration’s reaction to them.
Dr. Howard Stoffer, associate professor of National Security, discusses the political climate surrounding North Korea and the response of multiple world powers to recent sanctions and open dialogue between North and South Korea.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses the anti-government protests, sociopolitical climate, and recent economic changes within Iran.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on the successful testing by North Korea of a hydrogen bomb designed for intercontinental ballistic missiles. He explains the crisis on the divided peninsula could still be solved by diplomatic means.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on UN sanctions on North Korea.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on how the United Nations can strengthen their approach to fighting terrorism.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on the recent report that the U.S. is preparing for their B-52 nuclear-capable bombers.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security and retired member of the Foreign Service of the United States from 1980 to 2005, shares the latest developments on North Korea.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on North Korea.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses Steven Bannon’s comment that the U.S. does not have a military option for dealing with North Korea and how a strong, calming seasoned leadership is needed in Washington.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, discusses North Korea including the history of nuclear weapons threats and how China and South Korea will be affected if any military action is taken.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on the nuclear crisis and how the United States is focused on ending North Korea’s nuclear testing.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on diplomatic options to North Korea’s ICBM launches and says the U.S. cannot only rely on China.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on non-military actions the U.S. can take to stop North Korea from testing and deploying missiles.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, proposes diplomatic solutions to North Korea’s test of an ICBM.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security and a former U.S. Department of State official who works on counterterrorism with the United Nations, comments on the unfolding relationship between the U.S. and North Korea.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security and former official of both the U.S. Department of State and the United Nations, comments on President Trump discussing classified information.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of nationals security, comments on the "cold war-like" posture Russia is taking with the U.S. after President Donald Trump ordered the strike against Syrian President Bashar Assad’s air field on Apr. 7. The story was picked up from publications around the world.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on Russian military aircraft that were spotted flying off the coast of Alaska. The story was picked up by publications around the country.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on the Russian train bombing.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, comments on how DNA can help in foreign affairs and defense.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, a retired U.S. Department of State official and former deputy executive director of counter-terrorism for the United Nations Security Council, joins Ray Dunaway to discuss cyber security and North Korea.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, writes an op-ed about President Trump taking an adversarial approach to China on trade, currency, regional influence, and on reigning in North Korea.
Howard Stoffer, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on draft executive orders reducing US funding to the United Nations and other international nations.