The American Far-Right’s Russian Embrace
Professor Jason Blazakis, director of the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, gave an interview to WBUR about the American far-right and Russia’s disinformation loop.
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Nine Students Awarded Prestigious Critical Language Scholarships
| by Emily Cipriani
Nine Institute students have been chosen as recipients of the Critical Language Scholarship, a highly competitive award funded by the U.S. State Department.
Bi-Weekly VP Update April 15
| by Jeff Dayton-Johnson
This time of year marks an important season for many members of our community. Our Muslim friends are observing the Holy Month of Ramadan, Jewish community members begin their observance of Passover this evening, and Christians will celebrate Easter this weekend. We extend warm wishes to all members of our community as they celebrate this season. Student Council is hosting an Iftar event next Wednesday to celebrate and share together.
Two Institute Experts Discuss Locations of the World’s Nuclear Weapons
Middlebury Institute experts at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies write about the quantity and spread of nuclear weapons across the world.
New Videocast Seeks to Demystify Arms Control and International Security Issues
| by Jessie Raymond
CNS launches Machiavelli in the Ivory Tower, a videocast that aims to bring arms control, nonproliferation, and international security issues to a broader audience.
How America Watches for a Nuclear Strike
The New York Times reports that Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies professor Dr. Jeffrey Lewis and research associate Michael Duitsman monitored Russian sites for clues about its nuclear war preparations.
Discourse and Repartée 2022 Edition
| by Clara Clymer
Check out the 2022 edition of Discourse and Repartée to learn more about how TESOL and Teaching Foreign Language students, alumni, and faculty are inspiring action and catalyzing change.
Institute Expert Concerned Russia Could Deploy Small, ‘Tactical’ Nuclear Weapon in Ukraine
NBCLX interviewed Sarah Bidgood MANPTS ‘16, director of the Eurasia Nonproliferation Program at the Middlebury Institute’s James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, to discuss the Russian nuclear threat.
Russia’s Deployment of a Mystery Munition
Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies professor Dr. Jeffrey Lewis spoke with the New York Times about Russia’s use of a previously unknown decoy to help ballistic missiles avoid Ukrainian air defense.
D.C. Career Week “A Springboard for Career Opportunities” for Institute Students
| by Jason Warburg
The Middlebury Institute’s annual Washington, D.C.-focused Career Exploration Week offers students the opportunity to interact with alumni and others responsible for hiring at prospective government, non-profit, and private sector employers in their fields.