Education & Training
The NSPC trains students who are interested in developing knowledge and analytical skills in the area of national security. Opportunities include semester-long courses, short courses, workshops, and simulations.
Innovating for Defense
The I4D program offers experiential courses that give UVA students the rare opportunity to work directly with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to address real-world national security challenges. Collaborating with DoD project sponsors, student teams use structured problem-solving skills and conduct interviews with government stakeholders to develop solutions to actual policy challenges.
Innovating for DefenseElements of Statecraft: Defense, Diplomacy, and Intelligence
Elements of Statecraft provides students with a foundational understanding of the organizations and processes involved in contemporary U.S. statecraft. Participants learn about the organizational structures, cultures, and practices within the wider national security community through a combination of lectures, guest-speakers, and research projects.
Elements of StatecraftGovernment Training
The NSPC provides short-term training programs for highly qualified U.S. and foreign government officials. Our training programs are designed to provide participants with the required skills and knowledge to deal with difficult national security problems.
For information about opportunities please contact the NSPC Director, Prof. Philip Potter, at phil@virginia.edu.
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