The Institute is home to a number of innovative and forward-thinking centers and initiatives whose faculty, staff, and graduate students research and develop original approaches to pressing international issues.
James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Devoted to curbing the spread of weapons of mass destruction, and dedicated exclusively to graduate education and research.
Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism
Researching terrorism and other forms of extremism to inform private, government, and multilateral understanding.
Center for the Blue Economy
Promoting a sustainable ocean and coastal economy (the "Blue Economy") through leadership in research, education, and analysis.
Center for Conflict Studies
Developing programs and publications that contribute to the field of conflict studies.
Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies
Enabling students with advanced Russian language skills to professionalize their interest in Russia and Eurasia.
Cyber Initiative
Providing an interdisciplinary approach to assessing the policy impact of the information age on security, peace, development, and communications in international affairs.
