Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security

Promoting interdisciplinary solutions to contemporary security issues through research, policy work, education and outreach.

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

🚨New policy report from @UGACITS!

"Advanced Nuclear Reactors and Nonproliferation: Reclaiming U.S. Nuclear Leadership"

Read it here: https://t.co/i0uyo9sJQo

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ryan Powers has been named the new Gary K. Bertsch Director of @UGACITS! Beginning August 1, Dr. Powers will bring his considerable expertise in foreign policy and international trade to his new leadership role at the Center.

@rmpowers

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Patrick James has joined @UGACITS as our newest Nonresident Fellow!

Dr. James is the Dornsife Dean’s Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California and former President of the International Studies Association (ISA).

Welcome!

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

Thank you to our friends at @SRNLab for hosting a select group of @UGACITS students!
It was an amazing visit, and an opportunity to see the cutting-edge work being done in national security and environmental management.

#CITS #trade #security

[Justin Conrad @_justinconrad]

Big things are happening! Thank you to the Ed & Robin Benson Foundation for their ongoing support of our students and faculty. We couldn't do it without you.

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

BIGGEST NEWS OF THE YEAR!!!

The Center for International Trade and Security is now the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security.

We are excited for this new chapter and we are grateful to the Ed & Robin Benson Foundation for their generous support!

@UGA_SPIA

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

🚨🚨🚨New CITS Paper alert!

SPIA student Wells Benjamin examines Syria's role in the Captagon drug trade.

Read it here: https://t.co/fRTs1HFXMe

#CITS #trade #security

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

Congratulations to Kaley Walker on her acceptance into the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) National Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP)! Kaley is one of three CITS students selected for this prestigious program. We are immensely proud of your achievement Kaley!

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

Congratulations to Zarina Jones on her acceptance to the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) National Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP). We look forward to following you on this journey Zarina!

#CITS #trade #security

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

Congratulations to Vaneza Desrosier on her acceptance to the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) National Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP).

We are so proud to have 3 amazing fellows this year out of the 70 people accepted to this prestigious program.

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

CITS Director Dr. Conrad advances the future of security research, leadership at UGA https://t.co/mTeRTahk0Z

[Justin Conrad @_justinconrad]

SPIA is turning 25! We are asking for nominations for two awards that will be presented during next year's celebration:

Distinguished Public Service Award

Alumni Impact Awards

Please submit your nominations here:
https://t.co/0Jkta24eHV

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

Congratulations, Dr. Tilley!

[Justin Conrad @_justinconrad]

BIG NEWS! I am pleased to present the newest Ph.D. at @UGACITS @UGA_INTL and @UGA_SPIA: Dr. Jackson Tilley! (committee: @NaomiEgel @rmpowers)

Dr. Tilley defended his excellent dissertation and immediately begins a new position with the US government.

Congrats, Dr. Tilley!

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

Congratulations to Dr. Maryann Gallagher, recipient of the UGA Award for Excellence in Teaching!

This is one of UGA’s highest honors, and we appreciate everything she does for our students.

https://t.co/2cqPWivlAr

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

Reminder that our Alumni Dinner is less than a week away! Please check the CITS Student & Alumni group in the LinkedIn for details and the registration link!

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

CITS Senior Fellow David Gattie lays out the best energy strategy for the United States.

https://t.co/lOX97DMMvB

@TheNatlInterest @DavidGattie

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

Congratulations to our exceptional students and faculty for presenting their research at the Southern Political Science Association 2025 Conference in Puerto Rico, which allowed them to showcase their work before a distinguished panel of political scientists and industry leaders!

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

We're ready to kick off the new semester and year with our first Global Decisions of 2025 featuring Barath Harithas in 2 weeks on January 30th! Please register using the following link: https://t.co/f8GEjjhmEy

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

Happy Holidays from our @UGACITS family to yours!

#CITS #trade #security

[Benson-Bertsch Center for Intl Trade & Security @UGACITS]

🚨New research alert!

From CITS Fellow Naomi Egel:
“Catching Flies with Vinegar or Honey? Shaming, Praising, and Public Support for International Agreements.”

Read it here: https://t.co/4kyS70G8Jo

#CITS #trade #security @NaomiEgel