Brett Goldstein

Vanderbilt University’s Asness Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats examined how advances in technology—particularly artificial intelligence, drones and cyber capabilities—are reshaping conflict and allowing smaller actors to challenge more powerful nations. This year’s theme was “The Shadow of War, The Illusion of Peace: National Security in the Age of Asymmetry,” and explored the shifting balance of power, technology and diplomacy in our complex era. Read More

Vanderbilt researchers uncovered evidence of a Chinese government-linked AI propaganda campaign, revealing unprecedented scale and precision in influence operations. The work reflects the university’s growing role in addressing urgent global security challenges.  Read More

Away from Washington but at the heart of critical conversations, Vanderbilt is fast becoming a national hub for security and strategy. A prime example: the 2025 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, which brought together national and international leaders for two days of high-level dialogue April 10–11. That commitment took on new form this year with the summit’s first installment connected with the newly launched Institute of National Security. Read More

The Vanderbilt Institute of National Security has launched the Wicked Problems Lab to tackle some of the toughest challenges in national security. By combining cutting-edge research with real-world expertise, the Lab develops practical, actionable solutions that bridge the gap between policy and implementation. Read More