International Security Author Chats

Reid B.C. Pauly explains how declassified records of wargames played by U.S. policymakers can reveal why nuclear weapons have not been used since 1945.

Michael Beckley explains how power can be measured more accurately by calculating a country’s net resources.

Michael Beckley explains how China’s maritime neighbors can prevent China from dominating East Asia militarily.

Nicholas Miller on why states with nuclear energy programs are not more likely to pursue nuclear weapons.

Vipin Narang explains how states choose among four possible strategies for developing nuclear weapons.

Joseph S. Nye explains how states can deter or dissuade adversaries in cyberspace.
 

Sean Lynn-Jones interviews John Schuessler on his article. John Schuessler is Assistant Professor of Strategy and International Security in the Department of Leadership and Strategy at the Air War College.

Much has been made of the rise of China's economy, and some fear that China will surpass the United States as the world's largest economy in the coming years. Michael Beckley goes against the grain, arguing that the size of a nation's economy doesn't necessarily dictate its global power, and that the United States is not in great danger because of China's economic developments.

Beckley and Sean Lynn-Jones discuss this and the state of the Chinese economy as a whole when compared to the United States'.

Edward Mead Earle was a historian, scholar, professor, and international relations expert; he was also a founding father of the field we know as Security Studies.

David Ekbladh and Sean Lynn-Jones discuss Earle's contributions to the field, his views on what Security Studies should be, his seminar at the Institute for Advanced Study, and what he might think of Security Studies today.

The actions of the Chinese government during the Tiananmen Square protests nearly split the Communist Party of China.

Sarotte and Sean Lynn-Jones discuss internal party reactions to the event, how it affected relations between the U.S. and China, and lessons the CCP may have learned from other Cold War-era governments.

As Lucas Kello reveals, it is far easier to attack than to defend when it comes to cyberwar. Kello and Sean Lynn-Jones discuss the dangers of cyberwar, review recent cases of cyberattack, and offer security advice for policymakers.

Peter Krause describes how the internal structure of violent and nonviolent national movements is the key to understanding their success--or failure.

Mark Bell discusses how acquiring nuclear weapons affects states' foreign policy.

Sean Lynn-Jones interviews John Schuessler on his article. John Schuessler is Assistant Professor of Strategy and International Security in the Department of Leadership and Strategy at the Air War College.

Much has been made of the rise of China's economy, and some fear that China will surpass the United States as the world's largest economy in the coming years. Michael Beckley goes against the grain, arguing that the size of a nation's economy doesn't necessarily dictate its global power, and that the United States is not in great danger because of China's economic developments.

Edward Mead Earle was a historian, scholar, professor, and international relations expert; he was also a founding father of the field we know as Security Studies. David Ekbladh and Lynn-Jones discuss Earle's contributions to the field, his views on what Security Studies should be, his seminar at the Institute for Advanced Study, and what he might think of Security Studies today.

The actions of the Chinese government during the Tiananmen Square protests nearly split the Communist Party of China. Sarotte and Sean Lynn-Jones discuss internal party reactions to the event, how it affected relations between the US and China, and lessons the CCP may have learned from other Cold War-era governments.

Kello and Sean Lynn-Jones discuss the dangers of cyber war, review recent cases of cyber attack, and offer security advice for policymakers.

Peter Krause describes how the internal structure of violent and nonviolent national movements is the key to understanding their success--or failure.

As Michael Beckley reveals, the United States' alliance commitments draw it into conflict far less often than many assume.

Gene Gerzhoy discusses how a powerful state can prevent a weaker ally from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Aisha Ahmad shows how the local business community helped Islamists gain power during the Somali civil war.

Francis Gavin describes the central role that nonproliferation has played in U.S. grand strategy over the past several decades.

Taylor Fravel discusses whether China will abandon its long-standing nuclear strategy of assured retaliation for a first-use posture.

Joshua Itzkowitz Shifrinson argues that, during the 1990 negotiations over German reunification, the United States made the Soviet Union an informal pledge not to expand NATO.