Would U.S.-South Korea Conventional Operations Trigger North Korean Nuclear Escalation?
North Korea has made nuclear weapons a central component of its national defense strategy. Its…
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Ecuador Has 99 Problems But a Coup Isn’t One
On May 17, the president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, dissolved the country’s legislature in the midst of…
How Economic Crises Make Incumbent Leaders Change Their Regimes from Within
In March 2020, COVID-19 generated a major emergency in countries across the world with public…
China’s Emergence as a Second Nuclear Peer
There are many things looming over the fraught relationship between the US and China—the potential…
What Is At Stake in Turkey’s Election?
Turkey will have its presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14. For the first time…
2023 Fellows Conference Showcases New Research on Technology and International Security
Ensuring nuclear security requires close collaboration between scientists and policymakers. While many experts specialize in…
Do No Harm: U.S. Aid to Africa and Civilian Security
During her recent trip to Africa, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced a $100 million…
The Innovation Chain: China’s Strategy to Become a Science and Technology Superpower
China’s rise as an advanced technological, innovation, and industrial powerhouse is one of the most…
Conflict and Cooperation at the U.S.-Mexico Border: A Very Short History
Borders are a projection of national power. How have the United States and Mexico sought…
Beyond Victimhood: Women’s Contributions to Criminal Violence
In 2019, a 19-year-old woman detonated a grenade on a public bus in an extortion…
Book Talk: The Benefits and Costs of India’s Internal Security Strategy
Since independence from colonial rule, internal security challenges have claimed more lives in India than…
Why Militia Politics Is Preventing Democratization and Stability in Sudan
On April 15, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) surprised many Western observers when it launched an…
Ann Florini
Ann Florini was an IGCC Dissertation Fellow from 1992-1993. She is a Fellow in the…
Michael Struett
Michael J. Struett was an IGCC Dissertation Fellow from 2001-2002. He is an associate professor…
Joseph Wright
Joseph Wright was an IGCC Dissertation Fellow from 2005-2006. He is a professor of political…
Patrick Sharma
Patrick Sharma is an associate at Cooley, an international law firm headquartered in the U.S.…
Jessica Chapman
Jessica Chapman is a professor of history at Williams College. Chapman’s specialization is the United…
Russia and the Moldovan Crisis: Blunting Democracy in the Near Abroad
For months, the former Soviet republic of Moldova has scrambled to foil efforts by Russia…
Consumers Beware: The Price of Avocados Is Higher Than You Think
On February 13, 2022, millions of bowls of chips and guacamole were making their traditional…
Book Talk: Understanding the War Before the War in Ukraine
Before we go into your book, can you bring us up to speed on the…