GU Security Studies

Dr. Daniel Byman will conclude his tenure as Director of CSS and SSP, a role he has held since fall 2022. Dr. Rebecca Patterson will assume the position of Director, and Dr. Heidi Urben will assume the role of Associate Director. (2/2)

We’re excited to share some updates: On July 1, 2025, the Center for Security Studies (CSS) and the Security Studies Program (SSP) will have new leadership. (1/2) Read More: css.georgetown.edu/2025/05/21/lea…

📢2025 SFS commencement speakers! 🎓 @konotaromp (SFS’86), member of Japan's House of Representatives, will speak at the undergraduate ceremony & @FilippoGrandi, the UN High Commissioner of @Refugees, will speak at the graduate ceremony. Read more: bit.ly/3GuFzt6

#ThrowbackThursday to @GeorgetownCSS’ annual Kalaris Intelligence Conference! The event brought together experts and students to tackle today’s top challenges: AI, cyber threats, diplomacy and information warfare.

Georgetown University’s Center for Security Studies, @GeorgetownCSS, hosted a great event this month focused on NATO’s Eastern Flank: “Crosswinds from the Eastern Flank: U.S. Commitments to NATO in Trump 2.0”. I was invited to deliver the keynote address and I talked about the challenges we face, but also about Romania’s defense investments, our key role in the defense of the Eastern Flank and in contributing to a secure and prosperous Black Sea region.  The event featured an expert panel that included think-tank representatives from CEPA, Atlantic Council, Stimson Center and Hudson Institute.  I am grateful to all of them for contributing to elevating the profile of the Eastern Flank in the midst of Georgetown’s academic community.

SSP at #ISA2025!

Registration for our Kalaris Intelligence Conference is open ✨ ✅ Register at Kalaris.org ✅ Registration is free and open to all! ✅ There will be a career fair for Georgetown students immediately following the conference. More info on website

SFS is proud to celebrate the contributions of some of our student veterans. Featuring grad students from @GeorgetownCSS, @CERESGeorgetown and @georgetownmsfs, they share stories from active duty and the journeys that led them to Georgetown. Read more: bit.ly/48KUv08

17 students from a range of universities — including Howard, Spelman, Morehouse, Alabama A&M, and Bethune-Cookman — were chosen to participate in this year’s Security Studies Summer Institute. See what they got up to this summer in our latest article. css.georgetown.edu/2024/08/22/hbc…

NEW job opportunity--with us! We're looking for an Assistant Director of Admissions & Alumni Engagement 🌟 georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgeto…

How do militaries respond when they confront the dilemma of conflict between the liberal norms of respect for human rights and civilian control of the military? Renanah Joyce @RenanahJoyce @Georgetown @GeorgetownCSS discusses the effects of norm conflict on military attitudes among the Armed Forces of #Liberia➡️faculti.net/soldiers-dilem… #securitystudies

Following remarks by @NATO_SACT @GeorgetownCSS Alumnus @OliverMoru expertly delivers a report on deterrence & defense challenges facing the Alliance, as part of the day’s Model NATO

Delighted to kick off an action-packed week of @NATO public engagements with the #NextGen of transatlanticists from @georgetownsfs @georgetowncss and @NATO_SACT @ NATO Youth & Academia night #NATO75 #NATOSummit #HoyaSaxa

Earlier this month, @GeorgetownCSS hosted a summer institute for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The summer institute is designed to give students a taste of what it means to study and work in the field of security studies.

It was a pleasure to host @GenkennethFMcK4 for a discussion on his new book, “The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century." It was a packed house in @MortaraCenter as we heard about the General's time as the Commander of U.S. Central Command.

This is next week! Will we see you there?

New and current SSP students: Join experienced federal government staffer and SSP graduate Mitchel Hochberg for a workshop that will teach participants how to prepare for and succeed in staff jobs! ➡️ Register for the event: georgetown.edu/event/workshop…

which is why I was thrilled when the inimitable @SMonaghanCSIS and @KakiElgin asked me to help unpack the riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma earlier this spring... Very pleased with the finished product, which @CSBAdc has just released csbaonline.org/research/publi…

Our first Speaker Series of the summer is on June 4 with General (ret.) Frank McKenzie about his new book “The Melting Point.” Register today! GUID will be checked at venue entry georgetown.edu/event/css-spea…

Congratulations to all the graduating @GeorgetownCSS students! 👏 You all worked hard for this moment. Go on and do amazing things -- I expect nothing less.