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SHAFR Summer Institute Strategic Cultures June 21-24 2026

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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