Biography I am Jennet Charyyeva, graduate student at MIIS, majoring in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies. I am a Marie Curie Fellow and Graduate Research Assistant at James Martin Center for Nonproliferation. Areas of interest My interests lie at the intersection of nuclear energy and global security. Project description My project aims to raise awareness about […]
Biography I’m Ranna Jarukin from Japan, currently in the first year of my master’s program in nonproliferation and terrorism studies. I did my undergraduate in international law at Sophia university in Japan and my first master’s degree in international relations at Shanghai Jiao Tong university in China. Areas of interest My primary interest lies in […]
Biography My name is Paige MacKinnon, and I am a graduate student in nonproliferation and terrorism studies at MIIS. I grew up in Brunswick, ME, went to university in Northampton, MA, and spent last year in Kazakhstan. I’m a research assistant at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies. Areas of interest My area of interest centers […]
Biography I am an IAEA fellow under the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme, with over five years of expertise in policy and research. Areas of interest My core areas of interest and focus include non-proliferation and arms control, nuclear security, warfare, and conflict transformation. Project description My project is about Role of Pakistani Women in […]
Biography My name is Max Lau, an international student from Canada, finished my undergraduate program at Soka University of America studied International Studies and Humanities. I did my thesis for my capstone was “Why is it important that nuclear weapons be abolish in Daisaku Ikeda’s philosophy?” Areas of interest I am particularly interested in the […]
Biography I’m Linus Höller, a graduate student in the dual-degree program in nonproliferation and terrorism studies between MIIS and MGIMO. I’m from Austria but have lived in six countries so far. I’m a research assistant at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies and a correspondent for Defense News. Areas of interest My research focuses on nonproliferation […]
Biography I am a first-semester NPTS student and graduate research assistant at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. I recently graduated from Middlebury College with a bachelor’s degree in International & Global Studies with focuses in Arabic and environmental change. Areas of interest I focus on open-source intelligence, geopolitics, geospatial analysis, proliferation and terrorism […]
Biography I am Muskan Agrawal from India, a second year Masters in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies student at Middlebury Institute. I also hold a Bachelors in International Studies from Soka University of America. Areas of interest I am interested in countering digital extremism and terrorism, and its overlapping connections with electoral periods and political clout. […]
Biography I am a Cameroonian national with a background in management and economics. I am driven, resilient compassionate project manager/analyst with a focus on the fields of international development and security. Areas of interest My interests include: policy/data analysis, project management, and international development and security. Project description I am working on applying systemic conflict […]
Biography I am a graduate student at MIIS and MGIMO, pursuing dual degrees in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies with a focus on US-Russia nuclear diplomacy. My goal is to influence arms control policies and foster diplomatic engagement between the US and Russia, drawing on my language studies. Areas of interest My areas of interest include […]
Biography I am a student and aspiring practitioner in nonproliferation and terrorism studies. My career objective is to work in disarmament, intelligence, and threat reduction. Areas of interest My general scholastic areas of interest are nonproliferation, arms control, international relations, and weapons of mass destruction. Project description My project is assessing the circumstances under which […]
Biography Hi! My name is Jenny, I am a 2020 Middlebury College grad and MIIS Spring 2025 grad from White Plains, New York, but a Vermonter at heart. Areas of interest I focus on weapons proliferation, cyber, and geopolitical threats in East Asia. Project description I am writing an op-ed on the state of diplomacy […]
Biography I am Deputy Director, Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research, University of Lahore, and Associate Editor, Pakistan Politico. I was Visiting Fellow at the Stimson Center, Washington, D.C. Currently, I am an M.A. student at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies ‘ NPTS,program. Areas of interest My areas of interest range from nuclear strategy, […]
Biography I’m a first year NPTS student focused on far-right extremism and terrorism. Areas of interest Project description Project Gravity is a AI-enabled toolkit that provides resources and support to individuals with loved ones undergoing conspiracy thinking or radicalization. […]
Biography From the mountains of Pennsylvania, I’m a scientist and scholar with a background in astrophysics, studying nuclear issues at MIIS. I’ve worked in Asia, Europe, and America in labs and observatories studying black holes and communicating science to everyone from kindergartners to parliamentarians. Areas of interest I’m broadly interested in the intersection of science […]
Biography I am a fourth-semester Dual Degree Program in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies student with experience in policy research organizations dedicated to global security issues. I have a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Ural Federal University with a focus on Spanish. Areas of interest I specialize in WMD non-proliferation, arms control, and disarmament at […]
Biography I am a third-semester Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies student at MIIS. When not studying, I work as a graduate research assistant at the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism at MIIS and enjoy reading, hiking, and climbing. Areas of interest In the Terrorism Studies field, I focus most heavily on transnational right-wing extremist movements […]
Biography I am a second-semester student in the Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies program, and I am also a graduate research assistant at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies where I work on the new tools team under Dr. Jeffrey Lewis. I have a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from American University in Washington D.C., and I […]
Biography I am from California and am currently in the Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies department pursuing a specialization in Financial Crime. I hope to later work in the intelligence sector or in international security. Areas of interest While finishing my degree, I am a full-time yoga teacher and part-time educational consultant for Russian-speaking students. Project […]
Biography I am a second semester Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies student. Previous to attending MIIS I was a Peace Corps Morocco volunteer. I lived in the High Atlas Mountains two hours south of Marrakech where I worked with young girls and taught them English, etc. I attend MIIS because of the emphasis on language learning […]
Biography I am a second year Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies student originally from Hiroshima, Japan, and a current intern at United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research in Geneva. During my study at MIIS, I worked as a graduate research assistant for Critical Issues Forum at James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. Areas of interest My […]
Biography I graduated from Middlebury College in May 2022 and am currently a Graduate Research Assistant at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) where I support nonproliferation education programs and will be contributing to CNS strategic export controls research in the spring of 2023. Areas of interest My areas of interest in nuclear […]
Biography Originally from Brazil, and currently pursuing my master’s in international security, I want to enable data-driven, inclusive, and innovative policy solutions to critical security threats. I joined MIIS after spending 6 years at the Harvard Kennedy School as an evidence-based policy researcher. Areas of interest Through a nonproliferation focus, I am primarily interested in […]
