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  • Applications now open for 2026 DC Experience presented by GNSI
  • GNSI Tampa Summit 6 "Cracks in the Lamp: Freeing the Nuclear Genier" March 24-25, 2026
  • Russian and Ukrainian flags against a dark background with the logo for the Journal of Strategic Security and overlaid text: All New Special Issue, Lessons Learned from Russia-Ukraine War
  • Logo of the International Security Experience with overlaid text: Student-Focused National Security Event // April 14-187
  • Applications now open for International Security and Intelligence Programme in Cambridge, UK
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Cyber Beacon conference rescheduled

New Date: March 11, 2026

We're excited to announce the new date for Cyber Beacon, the flagship conference from the College of Information and Cyberspace at the National Defense University. GNSI is hosting the prestigious conference - the first time it's ever been held outside of Washington, DC.

 

New GNSI Fellows Class

Photos of the 20 new members of the GNSI Fellows Program

Their addition reflects GNSI’s continued dedication to blending real-world experience with academic depth—preparing the next generation to lead in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

Special Operations Drones

Fleet of drones resting on the floor of their hangar

Twenty years of counterterrorism has spurred an untold billions of dollars of investment in U.S. SOF. This investment helped produce advanced drones and operators, but they are not necessarily prepared for major combat operations.

GNSI Calendar

  1. Feb11

    St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs

    Feb 11

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  2. March24

    GNSI Tampa Summit

    March 24  -  March 25

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  3. April14

    International Security Experience

    April 14  -  April 17

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM