83:. Between 2008 and 2010, Williams was a member of the Research Partnership on Post-War State Building, working on solutions to foster sustainable government and security in places such as the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to this Williams created and developed the RUSI project examining civil-military integration in conflict and post-conflict zones. During his time at RUSI Williams advised the U.S. State Department, NATO, the U. S. Department of Defense as well as allies such as Canada and Great Britain. His work focused on strengthening diplomatic ties and advocating for policies to enhance the protection and welfare of American and allied soldiers. For his service to military science studies, Williams was elected a Fellow of the Inter-University Seminar on the Armed Forces & Society at
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an international studies journal managed by graduate students. Williams and his co-editor, Felix
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