Security

Rethinking governance in American defense policy: Conversation with Erin Conaton

In the second part of GPPR’s series of podcasts about Rethinking Governance, Interview Editor John Barfield sits down for a discussion with The Honorable Erin C. Conaton, visiting GU Politics fellow and former undersecretary of the Air Force. Conaton, who is also the former undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, discusses a range of security topics, […]

How cyber amplifies the nuclear threat and what to do about it

As cyber weapons become more accessible and versatile, many states are incorporating cyber into their national defense strategies. What does this mean for nuclear proliferation, especially for non-state actors and states such as Iran post-JCPOA?  President Donald Trump recently announced the withdrawal of the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as […]