Global and National Security Institute

  • Four students selected to attend International Security & Intelligence Programme in the UK
  • Orbital depiction of the 3 vs 9 body problem of nuclear deterrence with overlaid text: The New Geometry of Nuclear Deterrence
  • Capital building in Washington DC with smaller photos of students selected for DC Experience
  • Map of Europe with Ukraine highlighted in blue with overlaid text: The Path to Durable Peace Ukraine (NEW GNSI Research Initiative)
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General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, GNSI Executive Director

McKenzie Selected as Next President of The Citadel

GNSI founding Executive Director, General (Ret) Frank McKenzie, has been selected as the 21st president of The Citadel, one of the nation's most prestigious military universities in Charleston, South Carolina. McKenzie is a 1979 graduate of The Citadel.

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GNSI Welcomes CIA to USF

Cover image of the 2025 GNSI Annual Report

GNSI welcomed the CIA for a series of recruiting and informational events for students and faculty, as part of the first International Security Experience.

JSS Call for Papers

Call for Papers on Conventional and Nuclear Deterrence as Issued by the Journal of Strategic Security

The Journal of Strategic Security is seeking submissions for an upcoming special issue focused on the evolving landscape of conventional and nuclear deterrence. Submission Deadline: September 1, 2026

GNSI Calendar

  1. May1

    USF Last Day of Classes

    May 1

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  2. May2

    USF Finals Week

    May 2  -  May 7

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  3. May7

    USF Spring Commencement

    May 7  -  May 10

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