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Strategic Areas of Focus

The Global and National Security Institute (GNSI) at the University of South Florida brings scholars, students, policymakers, and practitioners together to tackle the most pressing security challenges of our time. Anchored in rigorous, policy-relevant research and real-world collaboration, GNSI’s research spans the full spectrum from emerging technologies and strategic competition to the interplay of military and society, the resilience of governance, practitioner education, and the evolving role of intelligence.

GNSI Strategic Areas of Focus:

By integrating interdisciplinary expertise with practitioner partnerships across academia, government, industry, and civil society, GNSI delivers actionable insights that inform decision-making and advance security in ways consistent with democratic values.