The Center for Homeland Defense and Security celebrated the graduation of Masters cohort 2403/2404 during the Naval Postgraduate School’s Spring Quarter Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, June 18, at King Hall Auditorium.
CHDS Master’s Program Graduates 30 Students More
The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) celebrated the graduation of Executive Leaders Program (ELP) Cohort 2501 on June 4, 2026, bringing together 28 senior leaders from across government, law enforcement, emergency management, critical infrastructure, and the private sector.
CHDS Executive Leaders Program Graduates 28 Participants More
In February 2026, during her first week as New York City’s Emergency Management Commissioner, Christina Farrell walked into a historic blizzard. Just days into the role, Winter Storm Fern rapidly intensified, shutting down parts of the city and forcing decisions which hadn’t been made in years: a travel ban, a state of emergency, and a citywide wireless emergency alert.
NYC Emergency Management and CHDS: Building a Networked Force More
After years of working nuclear security issues across Eastern Europe, Robert Wagner went before the U.S. Helsinki Commission in March 2026 to update them that Russia’s war on Ukraine has transformed nuclear power plants into tools of coercion, and what that means for the U.S. and allied security.
Classroom to the Hill: REP Grad speaks to Helsinki Commission More
Redmond, Washington, is well-known as a technological, innovative city, and is currently preparing to help host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle. Concurrently, their fire department is being transformed by CHDS alumni.
Redmond Fire and CHDS: CHDS Education as a Succession Planning Tool More
The Great Power Competition (GPC) is a term used in academic and geopolitical circles for more than two decades, and describes the struggle between the United States, China, and Russia for global influence and dominance. Since the post-Cold War era, this battle has largely played out at the national and international realms of macro-economics, defense, and diplomacy.
The Quiet Front Lines of Great Power Competition More
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