IWP
@theIWP
The Institute of World Politics is a graduate school of national security, intelligence, and international affairs.
Jack Waterman (’23) enrolled at IWP following a career with the @USNavy, hoping to pursue a career in intelligence. Now, Jack works in Open-Source Intelligence collection with @BAESystemsInc, an organization that supports the @NGA_GEOINT. 🔗 Read More: iwp.edu/students-alumn…
🎉Happy 35th Birthday, IWP! 🎉 IWP was incorporated in Washington, D.C. on July 26, 1990. 📸: Grand opening of Bently Hall, November 1997 Celebrate IWP's 35th Anniversary Gala on October 9, 2025. Get tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/the-institut…
Dean of Academics Dr. James Robbins spoke with @AcademicRenewal on his role at IWP. Watch his interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=z6p52e…
A company founded by KaLeigh Long ('19), Westwin Elements, is building the first major U.S. nickel refinery in Oklahoma to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. In an article for @SPGMarketIntel, KaLeigh commented on a recent $1.4B nickel sale: spglobal.com/market-intelli…
It is great to have a group of @TFASorg interns working with us this summer! #futureleaders #dcinternships
IWP Trustee Hon. Ty McCoy discusses Ukraine and Russia with @77WABCradio: wabcradio.com/episode/ty-mcc…
🎙️ Coming Soon: Prof. Charles Snyder shares expert insights on China's growing influence in Africa. This episode will be released on July 31st at youtube.com/@theiwp.
"Systems to detect and counter uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS), like drones and loitering munitions, are being integrated into tactical and light armoured vehicles to protect frontline units in a race to keep up with threats." -@W_Alex_Sanchez ('07) shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfa…
Dr. @SVakhshouri comments on the impact of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement on oil markets: bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…
Shawn Taylor (’21) works for the @NGA_GEOINT, where he oversees all the training on how to collect GEOINT from our satellite network. His approach to education is inspired by discussion-style courses he took at IWP. Read More: iwp.edu/students-alumn…
COL (Ret) Lawrence Dietz recently lectured at IWP on the importance of information strategy in both statecraft and war. Professor Dietz currently teaches at IWP on the information domain. 🔗 Watch his full lecture: youtube.com/watch?v=jE1J7x…
“Superman only works when he stands for something. Not just symbols. Not just slogans. But truth—especially when it’s inconvenient.” – IWP Doctoral Candidate Shane McNeil 🔗 Read More: sentineljournal.substack.com/p/truth-justic…
"We’re up against a troubling truth: sanctioned or dual-use components continue to feed Russia’s war machine in Ukraine." -IWP Fellow Mitzi Perdue realclearworld.com/articles/2025/…
"In Chinese military thought, Unrestricted Warfare is not a license for chaos. It is a strategy of blending the legal, psychological, economic, and technological domains into a seamless continuum of conflict." -Doctoral Candidate Shane McNeil news.clearancejobs.com/2025/07/16/the…
COL (Ret) John Mills spoke at IWP on the rise of Chinese unrestricted warfare and what steps the U.S. needs to counter China's growing influence. 🔗 Watch the full lecture here: youtube.com/watch?v=cfabPh…
"Divergent Implications for Xi’s Power From New Party Regulations," co-authored by IWP student Peace Ajirotutu. The article discusses how China's new party regulations may suggest a shifting power structure within the Chinese Communist Party. Read more: jamestown.org/program/diverg…
"In modern diplomacy, every email, shared file, or AI-assisted draft isn’t just a communication tool; it’s a potential breach point." -Two IWP doctoral candidates, writing for @PublicDiplomacy uscpublicdiplomacy.org/blog/silk-rout…
“The next war won’t just be fought over territory - it’ll be fought over transistors.” – IWP Doctoral Candidate Shane McNeil on the geostrategic importance of Taiwan Read more: sentineljournal.substack.com/p/why-taiwan-m…
"Just as humanity inherited a nature prone to rebellion against the divine order, our artificial progeny could well inherit our flawed intentions, pursuing goals with superhuman capability but without moral restraint." - @MarkBeall ('09) writing on AGI americanmind.org/salvo/a-conser…
