June 15, 2020
Aligning the nuclear and conventional elements of NATO’s deterrence
In the latest NATO Defense College publication, Mr. Harrison Menke considers how a more cohesive and comprehensive NATO deterrence posture can help influence Russian leaders against the use of nuclear weapons.
June 11, 2020
2020 Symposium Virtual Address: Lt Gen Michael Minihan
Please join us for three keynotes on July 7, 2020 as part of the Center for the Study of WMD's virtual Annual Symposium.
2020 Symposium Virtual Address: DTRA Director Vayl Oxford
2020 Symposium Virtual Keynote: General John E. Hyten
Please join us for a keynote on 17 September, 2020 as part of the Center for the Study of WMD's virtual Annual Symposium.
June 1, 2020
Spotlight Webinar: Coronavirus and Biosecurity
On 28 May, 2020, CSWMD hosted a virtual panel on bioterrorism, biosurveillance, and infectious disease.
May 19, 2020
Renewing US Extended Deterrence Commitments Against North Korea
In his recent article in 38 North, Dr. Shane Smith explores strengthening the U.S. deterrence posture toward North Korea.
May 7, 2020
Embrace Experimentation in Biosecurity Governance
Dr. Gerald Epstein and colleagues examine the need to rethink biosecurity governance to address changing technical, social, and political environments.
Governing a Pandemic
In their article in Inkstick, Ms. Sarah Jacobs Gamberini and Ms. Amanda Moodie examine China's authoritarian approach to COVID-19 in the context of great power competition.
May 6, 2020
Spotlight Webinar: Mobile Missile Vulnerability: Nuclear Weapons, AI, and the New Arms Race
On 9 April 2020, CSWMD hosted a virtual panel discussion on the increasing ability of major powers to destroy moving targets using advanced technology like AI, cyber, drones, cloud computing, data analytics, and hypersonic missiles.
May 5, 2020
Spotlight Webinar: Maximizing Leverage: China’s Strategic Force Posture Choices in the Information Age
On 14 May 2020, CSWMD hosted a virtual panel discussion on the logic of China's "strategic substitution" approach to coercive leverage and China's space, cyber, and conventional missile strategic force postures.