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NSA Diana Wueger Published in Washington Quarterly
October 13, 2016
NSA Faculty Associate for Research Diana Wueger has recently had an article titled “India’s Nuclear-Armed Submarines: Deterrence or Danger?” published in the Washington Quarterly. Her article briefly ...
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NSA Chair Delivers Keynote Address on Countering Violent Extremism
October 7, 2016
The daily litany of violence perpetrated by violent extremist groups like the Islamic State, Boko Haram, and al-Qaeda underscores the need to understand the drivers of radicalization around the globe,...
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Drug Cartels as Start-ups? Interview with Dr. Rodrigo Nieto Gomez
September 19, 2016
An interview NSA’s Dr. Rodrigo Nieto Gomez did with the Monterey Weekly led to a featured interview with Vice Magazine. In the interview, Dr. Nieto Gomez, whose research is based on analyzing criminal...
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Scenario Use in Political Science…Imagine
September 11, 2016
According to NSA’s Prof. Naazneen Barma, the “scenario analysis constitutes the art of juxtaposing current trends in unexpected combinations in order to articulate surprising and yet plausible futures...
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NSA Faculty Contribute to Diplomacy Efforts
September 5, 2016
The July 2016 issue of In Review prominently featured the contribution to international diplomacy of three NSA Professors: Paul Kapur, Feroz Khan, and Christopher Twomey. Among other things, Professor Twomey leads Track II dialogue discussions between US and China, while Professor Kapur facilitates dialogues with India.
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Visiting Scholar Discusses Russia and Putin with NSA Students
August 23, 2016
Professor Brian Taylor of the Maxwell School at Syracuse University visited the National Security Affairs Department recently to meet with students and faculty as part of the department’s Global Conne...
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Dr. Covell Meyskens Featured in NY Times
August 17, 2016
Professor Covell Meyskens, who joined the NSA Department earlier this year, was interviewed for a New York Times article in August for his work on an upcoming book on China’s Third Front, a massive in...
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NSA Professor Huntley Shares Knowledge with DLI FAOs
August 4, 2016
Prof. Wade Huntley, an NSA faculty with expertise in nuclear weapons proliferation, spoke about North Korea’s nuclear weapon’s program at the Defense Language Institute’s Foreign Area Officer’s traini...
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NSA Prof Afshon Ostovar Published in Foreign Affairs
August 1, 2016
Prof. Afshon Ostovar, a recent addition to the NSA Department, has a piece titled “Soldiers of the Revolution: A Brief History of Iran’s IRCC” published in Foreign Affairs. In the article, he notes, “...
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NSA Prof Jasper Speaks on ISIS as Adaptive Hybrid Threat
August 1, 2016
Prof. Scott Jasper, an NSA faculty member with expertise in hybrid warfare, spoke about Countering ISIS: An Adaptive Hybrid Threat at an International Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria in late September. ...
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NSA Department Welcomes New Professors
July 25, 2016
The NSA Department is pleased to welcome aboard Assistant Professors Emily Meierding and Afshon Ostovar.
Prior to joining us at NPS, Dr. Meierding was at the Graduate Institute of International and D...
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When Programming Trumps Policy and Plans
July 19, 2016
The recent Journal of Strategic Studies features an article by NSA's Prof Thomas-Durell Young titled, "When Programming Trumps Policy and Plans: The Case of the US Department of the Navy." I...
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Prof. Helen Anderson Receives Instructor Award
June 8, 2016
Prof. Helen Anderson was awarded the LCDR David L. Williams Outstanding Instructor Award. This award is long overdue and well-deserved. She is one of the most dedicated professors in the NSA departmen...
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NPS Student ROK MAJ Jinki Lee and Sam Farr Honor Veterans
June 7, 2016
NSA student and Republic of Korea Major Jinki Lee participated in a ceremony in Salinas hosted by Congressman Sam Farr and presided over by ROK Consul General Shin Chae-hyun honoring Korean War vetera...
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Associate Professor Russell Published in Middle East Policy
May 31, 2016
“Saudi Arabia: The Strategic Dimensions of Environmental Insecurity” by NSA’s own Associate Professor James Russell appears in the most recent version of Middle East Policy. According to Russell, due ...
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Associate Professor Ryan Gingeras published in Foreign Affairs
May 26, 2016
Associate Professor Ryan Gingeras of the National Security Affairs Department has published two articles in Foreign Affairs recently. One provides historical perspective on a criti...
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Associate Professor Jessica Piombo published in Foreign Affairs
May 25, 2016
Associate Professor Jessica Piombo of the National Security Affairs Department has published an article in Foreign Affairs.
In the article, which is titled "Has South Africa Lost It's ...
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Research Professor Feroz Khan Published in Arms Control Today
May 22, 2016
Professor Feroz Khan of the NSA department has recently been published twice. First, "Burying the Hatchet: The Case for a ‘Normal’ Nuclear South Asia," was published in Arms Control Tod...
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NSA Department Welcomes New Latin America Professor
May 16, 2016
Christopher Darnton joins the NSA Department as the newest Professor specializing in Latin America and US Foreign Policy. His work focuses on the domestic politics of foreign policy, particul...
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NSA Student Wins First USNI/Foundation Essay Competition
May 13, 2016
NPS student U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christopher Bartos of the Department of National Security Affairs has been named winner of the inaugural NPS Foundation/U.S. Naval Institute Essay Contest. His 3,00...
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Effective 29MAR21, SIGS adopts a new name: the Graduate School of International and Defense Studies (IDS)
March 29, 2021
The main purpose behind this name change is to better signal to both internal and external stakeholders the school’s unique identity and mission of security-focused graduate education on emerging chal...
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Divided We Fall: Why the ‘America First’ Policy Has Created New Problems; Article by Professor Zachary Shore
December 4, 2020
Professor Zachary Shore’s most recent article, “Divided We Fall: Why the ‘America First’ Policy Has Created New Problems,” appears on The National Interest webpage. In his article, he discusses the un...
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New Atlantic Council Article by Scott Jasper: Why Foreign Election Interference Fizzled
November 23, 2020
Dr. Scott Jasper on why foreign election interference in the US 2020 election fizzled.
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NSA Scott Jasper on Russian Influence on the American Vote
October 30, 2020
In a recent and timely article, published by The Conversation, NSA Dr. Scott Jasper reflects on Russia’s influence on America’s upcoming 2020 election.
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NSA Professor Rachel Sigman Awarded 2020 Hamming Teaching Award
September 25, 2020
NSA Dr. Rachel Sigman has been honored with the 2020 Hamming Teaching Award for her caring dedication to her teaching and students.
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