Marisol Maddox briefed the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship on "The Arctic Intersection of Environmental Change and National Security" during the program’s session on national security and military preparedness.

Our War & Peace Fellows had lunch w Dmitri Alperovitch, one of the most consequential figures in American cybersecurity. For students thinking about careers at the intersection of technology, policy, & national security, it doesn't get more relevant than this. #dartmouthdavidson #cybersecurity

ICYMI: Last week's conversation with David Sanger was exactly what the Dickey Center strives for — the kind of exchange that leaves you thinking long after it's over. Missed it? Watch it. zurl.co/XSNZY

Shout-out to three remarkable Dartmouth students; great to see our Great Issues Scholar alumni Jackson and Will honored for their work, and a real pleasure to have Jackson back at the Dickey Center as a Global Health Fellow. zurl.co/GJM4H

The biggest threat of AI is that the bulk of the powerful technology is uniquely within the control of a small cohort of ultra-wealthy men, argues Elizabeth Shackelford in her latest for the Chicago Tribune. zurl.co/bJryc

On his International Security podcast, Jeff Friedman sits down with Prof. Ron Krebs of U of MN to explore why right-wing populist leaders love soldiers (especially fallen ones) and the trappings of military life, but their love affair with the military rarely endures. zurl.co/RsN8N #intsec

Steven Simon, Distinguished visiting fellow with the Davidson Institute, writes an op ed in the OrissaPost on how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's mismanagement of Israel's relationship with the United States has exacerbated pressure on American Jews. zurl.co/ezvqo #dartmouthdavidson

ICYMI: Kim Ghattas in a wide-ranging conversation on war, diplomacy, and US policy in the Middle East with Dickey Center Director Victoria Holt. Kim brought a rare combination of on-the-ground journalism, deep historical knowledge, and lived experience in the region — and it showed. zurl.co/FXTSI

Faculty at #Dartmouth are contributing to climate science at the most consequential levels. Thayer's Erin Mayfield and Hélène Seroussi joined Melody Brown Burkins of Env Studies to bring their scholarship to a wide-ranging conversation on the real-world reach of academic research. zurl.co/ymIXi

The Institute of Arctic Studies hosted 6th-graders from Lebanon Middle School, giving them a taste of life, research, and education at the college. Geologist, scientist, and educator Derek Burkins talked about glaciers, gave a glacier physics demonstration, and led a hands-on activity.

"The resounding defeat of Viktor Orban was welcome news in bleak times, and it is well worth paying attention to how the opposition defeated him." Elizabeth Shackelford explores Hungary's lessons for democracy under fire in her latest piece in the Chicago Tribune. zurl.co/z2JIb

Lauren Culler, Senior Fellow for Climate & Environment with the Institute of Arctic Studies, co-authors an article in Science on the arrival of mosquitoes in Iceland, signal of accelerating ecological change in the Arctic . zurl.co/yBMpL #arctic #climatechange #dartmouth

Our visiting scholar Kim Ghattas talked Lebanon ceasefire with PBS. zurl.co/zAi9j

We were thrilled to join Geisel's MPH students in celebrating National Public Health Week in style with a 5K fun run! zurl.co/NLvn0 #nphw #publichealth (📷Rob Strong)

We were thrilled to join the Dartmouth Political Union in welcoming former Secretaries of State John Kerry and Mike Pompeo to Dartmouth for a debate on Iran, climate change and other topics. zurl.co/V7BQ6

Exploring the division among Republicans over the war on Iran, USA Today's Zac Anderson quotes Government Professor Jeff Friedman. Young voters grew up with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which, says Friedman, "really cast a pall over public attitudes towards military force.” zurl.co/OQPDU

Journalist Kim Ghattas, currently a visiting professor with us at Dartmouth, talks Iran with NPR's Scott Simon. zurl.co/oGtbF Join us in person or online for Ghattas' talk on April 23, "War in the Middle East - Stakes and Outcomes." zurl.co/rq0tE or link in our bio.

The Dartmouth's Sahil Gandhi sits down with Matthew Druckenmiller of the Institute of Arctic Studies, newly elected president of the International Arctic Science Committee. zurl.co/thzze #arctic #dartmouth

On their spring break trip to Washington, D.C., our War & Peace Fellows got a behind-the-scenes look at the machinery of American foreign policy, spanning the halls of the Pentagon to the galleries of the Canadian Embassy. zurl.co/0ptNM #dartmouthdavidson #experientiallearning

Dawn Carey sat down with Eleanor Oden '28 and Taanvi Gowdar '28 on an episode of the Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science's 'Ask A Scientist' to talk global health work, its ethical challenges, and how individuals can contribute to global efforts today. zurl.co/CM73k #globalhealth #dartmouth

Join us online Monday at 5PM when we team up with the Dartmouth Political Union to welcome John Kerry and Mike Pompeo for a conversation about the future of U.S. foreign policy. zurl.co/cuI2q #dartmouth #dartmouthdavidson

We were thrilled to host Dr. Eyck Freymann, Hoover Fellow at Stanford University. He took our our War & Peace Fellows on a deep dive into U.S.-China systemic competition and the complex intersection of technology, industrial deterrence, and the future of international peace. #dartmouthdavidson

Ten Dartmouth Global Health Fellows traveled through Peru on an immersion trip bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. An experienced that fundamentally shifted the students' perspectives on development and community-led change. zurl.co/bFKEv

The Iran War Is Exposing Iraq’s Weaknesses, argues Davidson Institute visiting fellow Steven Simon in Foreign Affairs. "Iraq is being pulled into the war militarily even though its government says it is not a party to the conflict," he says. zurl.co/QmC6H #dartmouthdavidson #iran #iraq

We're celebrating Dartmouth senior Quinn Allred '26, recently named John Robert Lewis Scholar. Involved with the Dickey Center since his freshman year, he's been a Great Issues Scholar, War & Peace Fellow and Lombard Fellow. We can't wait to see what he accomplishes next. zurl.co/CKp6E

"Not only has the Trump administration failed to condemn Russia's support to Iran, but it also even eased sanctions on Russian oil, giving Putin a windfall at a time when economic pressure was starting to pinch," writes Elizabeth Shackelford in the Chicago Tribune. zurl.co/yCtTa #russia #iran

Semafor's Andy Browne quotes Daryl Press on broader Asia consequences of the US war on Iran: Taiwan leaders ought to be 'quaking in their boots' after watching the success with which the US and Israel have taken out the Iranian leadership. zurl.co/CHsY5 #dartmouthdavidson #iran #taiwan #china

The Davidson Institute and the Sandia Security Studies Institute invite applications for the 7th annual Strategic Force Analysis Boot Camp at Sandia in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from July 26 – 31, 2026. zurl.co/OAP5U #dartmouthdavidson #sandia

“Spectacular” and “otherworldly.” Global Health Fellow Rachel Glantzberg ’28, describing her experience on the spring break trip to Peru in The Dartmouth. "The trip," said Rachel, “cemented the idea that Dartmouth is global.” zurl.co/P0Dup #globalhealth #globallearning

Dr. Matthew Druckenmiller has been elected President of the International Arctic Science Committee. A globally respected leader in Arctic research and coordination, Druckenmiller will guide IASC’s efforts during a period of rapid environmental and geopolitical change in the Arctic. zurl.co/N063P

Professor Stephen G. Brooks sat down with host Eleonora Mattiacci on the New Books Network podcast to discuss his recent book, The Political Economy of Security (Princeton University Press, March 2026). zurl.co/oZZno #dartmouthdavidson

Steven Simon, distinguished visiting fellow with the Davidson Institute, sat down with The Dartmouth to discuss Iran and possible resolutions to the conflict and long-lasting impacts. The war, says Simon, is based on a ‘grand delusion.' zurl.co/kv9Lg #dartmouthdavidson #iran

Dartmouth’s Institute of Arctic Studies continues to help shape the future of Arctic and polar research through contributions to the Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) Final Outcomes Report. zurl.co/GQhkp #ArcticResearch #KnowledgeCoProduction #ICARPIV #IPY5

On the BlueBlaze substack, Jennifer Lind expands on the findings in her recent book, Autocracy 2.0 about China's surprising technological rise and its consequences. zurl.co/jhPJQ #china #dartmouthdavidson

In a policy memo for the Stimson Center, Ellie Hardegree '27, an intern with their Strategic Foresight Hub Program placed thru the Davidson Institute, argues that the current U.S. research and development approach is jeopardizing its future leadership in science &technology. zurl.co/35vsK #china

Former Ambassador Jeff DeLaurentis, non-resident fellow at the Dickey Center, talked to NPR's All Things Considered about President Trump's pressure campaign on Havana and whether it could lead to the collapse of the country's communist leadership. zurl.co/5piZq #Cuba

Writing in Global Security Review, Professor Benjamin Valentino explores the emerging threat of state-sponsored trolls to U.S. news and information. zurl.co/E87ZC #dartmouthdavidson

Like Iraq, key intelligence before Iran strikes was ignored. Visiting Fellow Steven Simon in Responsible Statecraft, highlighting the gap between intelligence and national security in the U.S.-Israeli decision to strike Iran to spur regime change. zurl.co/TI0Lo #dartmouthdavidson #iran

Over at War on The Rocks, our visiting Fellow Steven Simon is out with an opinion piece: "Drinking from the Bitter Chalice in the Middle East, Again." zurl.co/lSeS7 #dartmouthdavidson #iran

The Pentagon's fight with Anthropic is about unchecked power, says Elizabeth Shackelford in her latest column for the Chicago Tribune. zurl.co/UKTj7

In a Foreign Policy opinion piece, Steven Simon, distinguished fellow with the Davidson Institute, refutes the claim the Israel compelled the U.S. to wage war on Iran. It's a convenient argument that echoes an antisemitic trope, he writes. zurl.co/igH9x #dartmouthdavidson #iran

Dr. Peter Kilmarx (NIH Fogarty) joined the Dickey Center to bridge the gap between medical study and global impact. For our MD/MPH students, he provided a strategic roadmap for NIH funding pathways (LAUNCH/K43) and the vital role of international research in health equity. #GlobalHealth 🌍🩺

Casey Aldrich has been promoted to Senior Associate Director, Global Studies! A powerhouse in shaping our strategic vision, in this new role, she’ll be leading the charge to bring even more transformative international experiences and career pathways to #Dartmouth students.

Why did the United States and Israel attack Iran now—and what happens next? Our panelists discussed causes, possible outcomes of War in Iran. zurl.co/hGSKN #dartmouthdavidson #dartmouthdialogue #iran

Douglas Irwin and Emily Blanchard quoted in a China Daily article about President Trump's continued implementation of tariffs despite the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to strike them down. zurl.co/S6O7C #dartmouthdavidson #china

"It is rare for air power alone to bring about regime change," writes Steven Simon, Distinguished Visiting Fellow with the Davidson Institute, in an op ed in The Economist. zurl.co/e5ddK #dartmouthdavidson #dartmouth #iran

Understanding the U.S. War with Iran. Tuesday at 5PM: join our panel at Dartmouth or online. They'll consider the broader context, including the American goals, the implications, and whether it will lead to escalation, negotiation, or a prolonged conflict. zurl.co/VQ0yz

ICYMI: Dr. Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, joined us and the Alexander Hamilton Society to examine the significance of Iran’s protest movements, the regime’s response, and the risks and opportunities. zurl.co/UeOMD #dartmouthdavidson #iran

Marisol Maddox, Senior Fellow in the Institute of Arctic Studies, on Deutsche Welle talking about Iceland possibly moving up its referendum on EU membership by a year in response to geopolitical uncertainty. zurl.co/GWmrv #arctic #dartmouth

Our Global Health Fellows were joined by public health masters students from the Geisel School of Medicine for a conversation with Michael Mina '06, MD, PhD, renowned epidemiologist and physician whose work sits at the cutting edge of disease prevention. #learnfromthebest