UNM GNSPI

The Global & National Security Policy Institute (GNSPI) brings together global and national security

08/20/2026

Join us for 2026 Global & National Security Symposium on August 27 at Q Station in Nob Hill (12:30-8:30 PM, sign-in opens at noon).

Highlights include:
- Keynote speaker David Cattler, former NATO Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Security and former Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency speaking on Trust, Resilience, and Deterrence regarding the transatlantic alliance.
- Major General (retired) Mick Ryan of the Australian Defence Forces speaking virtually on why militaries are slow to adapt to modern warfare.
- Opening remarks by UNM Provost and Executive Vice President Barbara Rodriguez and FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office Special Agent in Charge, Justin Garris.
- Expert-led panel on resilience in emerging technologies—AI & Quantum.
- Expert-led panel on resilience in space.
- GNSPI Summer Fellows poster presentations on their “policy pitch” for the change they’d most like to see in security policy or strategy.
- Free dinner (for those that select it at registration).

Register here by August 24 (for dinner) or by August 26 (without dinner): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-gnspi-symposium-tickets-1993479990314?aff=oddtdtcreator

Email us at [email protected] with any questions.

07/22/2026

Did you miss the deadline for Fall 2026 or can't find suitable letter-writers for recommendations?

GNSPI offers an expedited application process that waives the deadline, letters of recommendation, and the pre-review by the admissions committee. In their place, Expedited Applicants will go through a Director-only review and then base their acceptance on their performance in the first course (GLNS500: Intro to Global & National Security Policy).

Expedited Admissions bases your acceptance on your performance, rather than your potential. It's especially useful for professionals who are removed from their academic contacts.

For more info or application instructions, reach out to us at (505)-277-3223 or [email protected].

07/15/2026

Introducing the Graduate Certificate in Global and National Security Policy!

Our brand new interdisciplinary graduate certificate was developed for security professionals (or pre-professionals) who want a shorter, more targeted degree program with options to explore the type of global & national security policy that interests them most.

We developed the certificate with Political Science and Public Policy to provide grounding in policy analysis and practitioner-focused writing skills that the student can apply to the global or national security area of their choosing—from nuclear security to cybersecurity to military strategy to global health security.

This official UNM program produces a certificate that appears on the student’s transcript.

Scan the code in the image or click the link for more information! https://gnspi.unm.edu/academics/graduate-certificate.html

If you are interested in learning more about the expedited application process that waives the letters of recommendation requirement and the deadline, please reach out to us at [email protected].

07/10/2026

Are you Out-of-State but want In-State Tuition?

Residents of the Western states and territories can now get New Mexico's affordable In-State Tuition to our Professional Master of Science in Global & National Security degree program or our Graduate Certificate in Global & National Security Policy and still complete the program 100% online.

Click here for more info about our Professional Master of Science https://gnspi.unm.edu/academics/masters-degree-new.html

Or, better yet, email us at [email protected] to set up a virtual meeting with the GNSPI Director and learn about what GNSPI can do for your career.

07/09/2026

There's still time to apply for fall admission to GNSPI's two graduate programs.

- Professional MS in Global & National Security
- Graduate Certificate in Global & National Security Policy

Regular applications are due on July 15.

Apply now: https://grad.unm.edu/prospective-students/apply-now.html

For those who are interested but need more time or help getting letters of recommendation, contact us at [email protected] to learn about our alternative application process.

07/08/2026

Join us for the 2026 Global & National Security Symposium!

We will bring expert speakers, faculty, students, and the broader community together learn and discuss important topics on the theme of Building Resilience amid Global Insecurity.

Thursday, August 27th
12:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: QStation in Nob Hill in Albuquerque or online via Zoom
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993479990314?aff=oddtdtcreator

Featuring:
- Keynote speaker David Cattler, former NATO Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Security and former Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency speaking on Trust, Resilience, and Deterrence regarding the transatlantic alliance.
- MG (ret) Mick Ryan of the Australian Defence Forces speaking virtually on why militaries are slow to learn the lessons of modern warfare.
- Expert-led panels on resilience in emerging technologies and domains—AI, Quantum, and Space.
- GNSPI Summer Fellows poster presentations on their “policy pitch” for the change they’d most like to see in security policy or strategy.

The Symposium is free and open to the public with dinner served during the reception before the keynote speaker.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993479990314?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/02/2026

We are hiring!

GNSPI is looking for a work study student as an Administrative & Marketing Assistant starting fall 2026. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build your resume, and develop professional skills.

Some features:
Must be work-study eligible
Must be enrolled for Fall 2026
$15 per hour/10 hours per week
Apply here: https://unm.csod.com/ui/internal-career-site/app/job-details/37024

Please apply if you are interested or share with your friends. You don’t need to be a GNSPI-affiliated student to apply.

06/30/2026

SAVE THE DATE - Thursday, August 27th

The 2026 Global & National Security Symposium is August 27 on the theme of Resilience Amid Global Insecurity.

We're working on a great slate of speakers for a one-day Symposium that we know you will love.

We're working on a new format with the keynote speaker in the evening. We hope you can join us for the whole day, but we want to allow those who can only join after business hours to come, enjoy the reception, and hear the keynote speaker as well.

Please send any questions or comments to [email protected] and watch this page to get more details and registration information as they are finalized.

06/29/2026

Have questions about our graduate programs or need help with your application?

Drop in to our weekly 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀.

Every Tuesday over the lunch hour 12:00-1:00 PM (Mountain Time).

Of course, we would be happy to assist you at any time if these times don't work.

Email [email protected] to schedule an appointment or get the Zoom link for office hours.

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