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The Mershon Center for International Security Studies 
(Mershon Center) explores the human and social dimensions 
of complex security challenges. Through research 
and engagement, we reframe the big issues as we
create new models for ground-level problem-solving.

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Upcoming Events

Bob Crawford, "America's Founding Son" book cover, and Chris Nichols
Wed, June 17, 2026
Event Start Time: 7:00 pm
Event Location: The Book Loft of German Village
SHAFR Summer Institute Strategic Cultures June 21-24 2026
Sun, June 21 - Wed, June 24, 2026
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Fri, August 7, 2026

Recent News

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H-Diplo releases Jervis Forum roundtable on Walker's "State's in Waiting"

H-Diplo recently released a roundtable for Lydia Walker's States-in-Waiting on the Robert Jervis International Security Studies Forum. This forum is one of the most important venues for…

Clarence Thomas

Nichols quoted in The New Yorker

A recently published article in The New Yorker by Ruth Marcus discussed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ speech and views against Progressivism and Progressives. Christopher…

Lydia Walker and cover of States in Waiting book

Walker named finalist for ACLS and Arcadia Book Prizes

Lydia Walker, Assistant Professor, Myers Chair in Global Military History, and Mershon Center affiliate, has been selected as one of five finalists in the History category for the 2026 American…

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Murphy publishes How Local Rituals Support Social Healing in Conflict-Affected Societies

Teri Murphy is a co-author of the recently published "How Local Rituals Support Social Healing in Conflict-Affected Societies" (University of Notre Dame, 2026).

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Professor Emeritus of Political Science
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Ph.D. Candidate, Sociology
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