IWP students often go on to become leaders in the national security, intelligence, and international affairs communities. This section highlights and celebrates their achievements and shares other relevant news.
IWP alumnus Gene Poteat comments on possible new Japanese intelligence service
Over the last half-century, Japan had little need for a central intelligence organization as it recovered from WWII; instead, it became one of the world’s leading scientific, technical, and industrial nations.
Read More from IWP alumnus Gene Poteat comments on possible new Japanese intelligence service ›IWP student to speak on energy issues in the Eastern Mediterranean
This coming Tuesday March 31st, IWP student Chere Dannettel will be lecturing at the Hermes Expo International.
Read More from IWP student to speak on energy issues in the Eastern Mediterranean ›Propaganda: Can you tell the difference between al Shabaab and al Jazeera?
This is the new normal. Where clear propaganda was once recognized by an older generation, cartoonish media puppets of evil dictators will teach the next generation of Americans that they deserve to be taken as seriously as a legitimately elected government.
Read More from Propaganda: Can you tell the difference between al Shabaab and al Jazeera? ›Making the clearance process work: Meet Nicholas, Class of 2011
In this interview, we speak with IWP alumnus Nicholas about his experience at IWP and his work with the intelligence community.
Read More from Making the clearance process work: Meet Nicholas, Class of 2011 ›Azerbaijani Economy in Tatters
The West’s economic sanctions over the Ukraine crisis and the low price of oil have hurt the Russian economy. An additional side effect is the deteriorating financial condition for millions of migrant workers in Russia, primarily from Central Asia and other former Soviet states, many of whom have had to return to their native countries.…
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Alumnus builds national political movement with lessons learned at IWP
Recognized by Time magazine as one of “40 Under 40 Rising Stars” while he was still a student at IWP in 2010, Brendan Steinhauser was foundational in helping several key national leaders get elected.
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Scholar, practitioner, and warrior: David Leffler, Class of 2011
In the fall of 2013, following the completion of a Bachelor’s from Princeton University, a Master’s from IWP, and a high level government contracting experience, David Leffler decided to enlist in the Marine Corps.
Read More from Scholar, practitioner, and warrior: David Leffler, Class of 2011 ›IWP alumnus Peter Tase interviews Nicaraguan Ambassador to the United States
Former IWP student Peter Tase interviewed Francisco Campbell, the Nicaraguan Ambassador to the United States, to learn more about the policy of the President of Nicaragua, including how he plans to combat major issues such as drug trafficking and organized crime.
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The potential disintegration of the European Union is currently not an issue seriously discussed. The political mainstream continues to view the survival of the common currency as unquestionable. However, the signs are clear and profound change is about to fundamentally alter Europe. The Postwar era is ending.
Read More from A New Bismarckian Era ›IWP alumnus condemns US recognition of Sudanese Prime Minister Ali Karti
In a recent article for the Washington Times, IWP alumnus Nicholas Hanlon argued that the US should not grant legitimacy to Sudanese Prime Minister Ali Karti, who was responsible for genocide in Sudan.
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