Vanderbilt Institute Of National Security
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine to headline the 2026 Asness Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats
As the nation’s highest-ranking military officer and principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of War, and National Security Council, General Caine brings unmatched perspective to this year’s Summit theme: The Shadow of War, The Illusion of Peace: National Security in the Age of Asymmetry. Read MoreFeb 5, 2026
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AI propaganda has arrived; Vanderbilt experts call for action
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 MoreAug 25, 2025
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CLASS OF 2025: Brilliance with balance for engineering major Evelyn Marx
Learn more about Class of 2025 engineering student Evelyn Marx's work with the Department of Defense and one of her most fun memories of Vanderbilt. Read MoreApr 23, 2025
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Retired Gen. Mark Milley calls on a new generation to confront changing era of security threats at Washington, D.C. launch event for the Institute of National Security
Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security welcomed more than 450 guests to a Washington D.C. launch event. The evening featured a discussion between Retired General Paul M. Nakasone and Retired General Mark A. Milley about global conflict and the presidential election. Read MoreNov 21, 2024
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Vanderbilt students accompany Retired General Paul Nakasone to attend renowned ‘hackers’ conference in Las Vegas
Vanderbilt computer science students got some real-world experience in cybersecurity when they joined Retired General Paul M. Nakasone at DEF CON 32, considered the world’s largest conference of hackers. The conference allows hackers to test the latest technology for flaws and give advice on how to avoid being hacked. Read MoreAug 21, 2024