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  • Bracket for the upcoming USF Student Strategy Competition as part of the 2026 International Security Experience
  • Orbital depiction of the 3 vs 9 body problem of nuclear deterrence with overlaid text: The New Geometry of Nuclear Deterrence
  • GNSI Special Report: Florida's Maritime Edge: Built Through Leadership, Ready for What's Next
  • Map of Europe with Ukraine highlighted in blue with overlaid text: The Path to Durable Peace Ukraine (NEW GNSI Research Initiative)
  • Logo of the International Security Experience with overlaid text: Student-Focused National Security Event // April 14-187
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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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2025 Annual Report

Cover image of the 2025 GNSI Annual Report

From the Journal of Strategic Security, to sending USF students to study in the UK, to the first Florida Security Forum, 2025 was a year of defining achievements for GNSI.

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. April14

    International Security Experience

    April 14

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  2. April15

    Shadow & Circuit: FSP Conference

    April 15

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

  3. April16

    Undergraduate Strategy Competition

    April 16  -  April 17

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM