James P. Farwell is an author, defense consultant, and lawyer. HIs new book is The Pakistan Cauldron, an October release from Potomac Press. Farwell was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He holds a B.A. from Tulane University, a J.D. in Law from Tulane University, and a D.C.L.S. in Comparative Law from the University of Cambridge (Trinity College). In addition, he is a Senior Research Scholar in Strategic Studies at the Canada Centre for Global Security Studies, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto. A former partner at Chaffe, McCall, Phillips, Toler & Sarpy, Farwell specialized in business law and litigation for major multinationals. He also worked for advocacy groups and business associations such as the Coalition for Affordable Power, Louisiana Lottery, Louisiana Council for Fiscal Reform, North Carolina Citizens for Business & Industry, and the American Insurance Association. He also served as Arbitrator for the NYSE and American Arbitration Association, and as a mediator for the American Arbitration Association.