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The Institute of World Politics is a graduate school of national security, intelligence, and international affairs, dedicated to developing future leaders for America.

Highly experienced cyber intelligence operator, researcher, and educator Dr. James Fraley has joined the IWP faculty to ...
10/21/2026

Highly experienced cyber intelligence operator, researcher, and educator Dr. James Fraley has joined the IWP faculty to teach our Cyber Intelligence Overview course (IWPO 699).

Dr. Fraley has over twenty-five years of experience translating cyber threat into policy and action for government and industry. He currently serves as Senior Vice President for National Security at Glasswall.

He commented: “The Institute of World Politics has spent decades preparing leaders to understand the full range of national power, and cyber and artificial intelligence are now inseparable from every element of it. I’ve spent my career on the operational side of cyber threat and applied AI, and I’m excited to help IWP students connect what’s happening in cyberspace to the policy decisions that shape our national security.”

Read more: https://www.iwp.edu/press-releases/2026/10/15/dr-james-fraley-to-teach-cyber-intelligence-class-at-iwp/

10/20/2026

How much pressure can Washington place on India without damaging a critical strategic relationship?

In this latest IWP Broadcast conversation, Olivia Fanders speaks with Professor Vangala Ram about the complex calculations shaping relations between the United States and India.

The discussion examines India’s continued relationship with Russian energy, Western financial pressure, domestic energy security, and New Delhi’s long-standing emphasis on maintaining freedom of action in foreign policy. Professor Ram also considers the broader strategic stakes as the United States increasingly views India as an important security partner.

Professor Ram brings extensive diplomatic and national security experience to the discussion, including service as a Deputy Chief of Mission, senior U.S. civilian representative, and U.S. Department of State official.

The central question is becoming increasingly important for U.S. policymakers: Could economic pressure undermine the strategic relationship Washington is trying to strengthen?

Learn more about Professor Vangala Ram:
https://www.iwp.edu/faculty/vangala-ram/

Learn more about IWP:
https://www.iwp.edu/

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Considering graduate school in national security, intelligence, or international affairs? Join us at IWP this Friday for...
10/20/2026

Considering graduate school in national security, intelligence, or international affairs? Join us at IWP this Friday for an Open House!
Hear from IWP alumni, faculty, and students during a Q&A panel covering our graduate programs, scholarship opportunities, and more. Learn how IWP can help you prepare for a career in national security and public service.

IWP offers:

• Ph.D. and professional doctorate programs
• Master’s degrees in national security, intelligence, international affairs, and related fields
• Graduate certificates

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-for-prospective-students-at-the-institute-of-world-politics-tickets-2002303531764

IWP Alumni Spotlight: Inspired to serve after the 9/11/2001 attacks, David ('10) completed his M.A. in Strategic Intelli...
10/15/2026

IWP Alumni Spotlight: Inspired to serve after the 9/11/2001 attacks, David ('10) completed his M.A. in Strategic Intelligence Studies at IWP and went straight to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Today, he is an Imagery Analyst providing geospatial intelligence support to the warfighter. Over his career, he has deployed for a total of two years, supporting U.S. and partner forces and training local security forces.

He says his IWP education gave him a head start in analytic rigor, critical thinking, and the moral courage to defend an unpopular call with solid evidence. In his words, "You get people to trust you by results."

Read David's story: https://www.iwp.edu/students-alumni/alumni/2026/09/29/david-10-analyzing-geospatial-intelligence/

Thank you to everyone who joined us for IWP’s 2026 Gala celebrating America’s 250th anniversary! The evening featured a ...
10/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for IWP’s 2026 Gala celebrating America’s 250th anniversary!

The evening featured a keynote address by Marc Thiessen, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Fox News contributor, and Washington Post columnist, followed by music, dancing, and a lively celebration with the Alex Donner Band.

We are especially grateful to our generous sponsors, whose support made this memorable evening possible.



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On September 21, IWP’s student chapter of the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE) hosted retire...
10/06/2026

On September 21, IWP’s student chapter of the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE) hosted retired FBI Special Agent Peter Lapp for a discussion of his book, “Queen of Cuba: An FBI Agent's Insider Account of the Spy Who Evaded Detection for 17 Years.”

Mr. Lapp addressed students and national security professionals on the counterintelligence investigation that led to the capture of Ana Montes, the highest-ranking Cuban spy arrested in the United States. As a senior Defense Intelligence Agency analyst, Montes compromised classified information out of ideological sympathy for the Castro regime.

Mr. Lapp’s remarks covered her tradecraft, the challenges of identifying an unknown subject within the U.S. national security community, and the accelerated arrest ten days after September 11 to protect U.S. war plans in Afghanistan.

We thank Mr. Lapp for his insights and our IAFIE Student Chapter for organizing this event.

Read the full recap: https://www.iwp.edu/press-releases/2026/09/30/former-fbi-special-agent-discusses-the-investigation-and-capture-of-cuban-spy-ana-montes-on-the-25th-anniversary-of-her-arrest/

Watch the lecture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkARaAJL3VI

For information on IWP’s IAFIE chapter, see: https://www.iwp.edu/students/the-iwp-iafie-alpha-student-chapter/

10/06/2026

What does the UN General Assembly really accomplish?

Olivia Fanders speaks with IWP professor Ambassador David Hale about the opportunities and limits of UNGA, why face-to-face diplomacy still matters, and how Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington overshadowed the diplomatic gathering in New York.

Watch the latest from IWP News Update.

IWP Alumni Spotlight: With a solid career in business and technology, Michael Limongello (’25) came to IWP to pursue a p...
09/30/2026

IWP Alumni Spotlight: With a solid career in business and technology, Michael Limongello (’25) came to IWP to pursue a personal interest in international affairs.

What he found was an education that further honed his writing skills, empowered him to assist his clients in international decision-making more effectively, and opened the door to a senior advisory role with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations.

In an interview with IWP, Michael discussed his role in advanced technology and diplomacy and how his online M.A. program allowed him to foster strong connections within the IWP community.

Read his story: https://www.iwp.edu/students-alumni/alumni/2026/09/24/michael-limongello-25-advanced-technology-and-diplomacy/

09/29/2026

Could criminal networks become one of Russia’s most useful intelligence tools?

Olivia Fanders sits down with Professor Glenn Corn to examine how Russian intelligence services are using criminals, proxy operatives, encrypted apps, cryptocurrency, and commercial technology to support covert operations.

From sabotage and surveillance to intimidation and assassination plots, the methods reveal how Russian intelligence continues to adapt when traditional intelligence networks are disrupted.

Watch the latest IWP News Update to learn how Russia’s modern operations draw from an intelligence playbook with deep historical roots.

IWP doctoral students, alumni, and faculty gathered for a dinner together at IWP last week. The students shared about th...
09/25/2026

IWP doctoral students, alumni, and faculty gathered for a dinner together at IWP last week. The students shared about their backgrounds and research topics and heard from the directors of the Ph.D. and professional doctorate programs.

IWP is grateful to the Sarah Scaife Foundation, which has helped launch and sustain all of our doctoral programs.

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