Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
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Professor and Student Team Up on State-Sponsored Poisoning Briefing and Publication
| by Sierra Abukins
Even at the smallest scale—of a single individual—chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) attacks can wreak significant havoc. Professor Philipp Bleek recently worked with student Greyton Kegler to shine light on the dynamics at play.
Middlebury Institute Posts Strongest Showing Yet at Cyber Competitions
| by Caitlin Fillmore
For the first time, the Institute fielded not one, but three teams, two of which reached the semifinals of the competitive international Cyber 9/12 cybersecurity competitions.
Students Win Fellowships for Language Study and Research in Taiwan and Kazakhstan
| by Jason Warburg
Two nonproliferation and terrorism studies students have won highly competitive Boren Fellowships.
Student Cyber Group Hosts AI Expert to Explore Emerging Security Threats
| by Jake Lopata
Students recently hosted Gary Wright, CEO and Chief Technology Officer of an AI company, for a conversation on challenges at the intersection of cyber threats, emerging AI technology, and national security.
Karen Nershi Joins Middlebury Institute as Part of Cybersecurity Expansion
| by Sierra Abukins
She will be teaching courses and continuing her research on international security questions emerging from the adoption of new technologies, with a particular focus on ransomware, state-backed cyber crime, and cryptocurrency.
Multidisciplinary International Crisis Simulation Prepares Students for What Awaits after Graduation
| by Jason Warburg
U.S. Army War College recently led a weekend-long simulation on campus with students from the Middlebury Institute, the Defense Language Institute, Naval Postgraduate School, and San Jose State University.
Alum Calls for Fresh Perspective in Remarks to the UN Security Council
| by Mark C. Anderson
Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova recently briefed the U.N. Security Council alongside the UN Secretary-General, calling on them to fulfill their responsibilities to prevent the use of nuclear weapons.
What Can We Expect for This Year’s Election Season? Our Extremism and Terrorism Experts Weigh In.
| by Sierra Abukins
Researchers at our Center on Terrorism, Extremism and Counterterrorism (CTEC) have published key insights into the dynamics at play in the elections, including the weaponization of conspiracy theories, the mainstreaming of hate speech and extremism perpetuated by governments.
