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Margaret E. Kosal

@mekosal.bsky.social
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Professor of International Affairs, PhD Chemist, proud resident of GA's 5th district.

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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
My latest publication "Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?" on discovery of extraterrestrial microbial life #Astrobiology #Biosecurity #Security #Geopolitics #Space theconversation.com/many-space-m...
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Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?
Historical events hold lessons about collaboration and competition in space that could inform how experts plan for the discovery of life beyond Earth.
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Continuing the #existential #threats discussion, chairing a round-table on 'Why #Politics Fails at Addressing #Global #Catastrophic Risk' #ISA2026
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Starting ISA 2026 leading “#Governance at the End of the World: State Power, Risk, and Imagination in an Age of Global #Catastrophic Threats,” i.e., #Existential Risks & International #Geopolitics #ISA2026
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Faculty & grad students Nunn School @gtresearch.bsky.social participated in the 3rd Annual Middle Georgia National Security Forum on #AI & #NationalSecurity at @MOAatRAFB Great example of the connections across the State of Georgia with GT! museumofaviation.org/moaevents/na...
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
My latest, "Emerging Technologies and New Voices in Nuclear Debates," in @pspolisci.bsky.social on the #nuclear #nonproliferation, #climatechange, & #emergingtechnologies, and need for new voices bridging deep expertise in the social sciences & engineering realms. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Emerging Technologies and New Voices in Nuclear Debates | PS: Political Science & Politics | Cambridge Core
Emerging Technologies and New Voices in Nuclear Debates - Volume 59 Issue 1
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Day 1 of #Brain #Research International Data #Governance & Exchange (BRIDGE) International Workshop on creating responsible governance of data related to brain, cognitive neuroscience, #neuroscience, & #neurotechnology research. bridge.incf.org/brain-resear...
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BRIDGE - Brain Research International Data Governance Exchange | Bridge
International data governance frameworks (IDGF) simplify compliance with regulations and laws, converting a pile of heavy stones that can slow down research progress into viable stepping stones for discovery and improving the quality of life of many persons.
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Spent most of the afternoon asking questions of exhibitors at #CBRNeCharleston25. Am most appreciative of the opportunity to recalibrate where *real* emerging tech and innovation comes together in C-WMD #CBRNCON25
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
My review of Matthew Moran, Wyn Bowan, & Jeff Knopf “Coercing #Syria on #ChemicalWeapons: A Case Study of #Deterrence & Coercie #Diplomacy.” #CW are not an artifact of history & understanding the #geopolitics is important for #WMD broadly & #EmergingTechnologies www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Coercing Syria on Chemical Weapons: A Case Study of Deterrence and Coercive Diplomacy. By Matthew Moran, Wyn Q. Bowen, and Jeffrey W. Knopf. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2025. 264p. | Perspe...
Coercing Syria on Chemical Weapons: A Case Study of Deterrence and Coercive Diplomacy. By Matthew Moran, Wyn Q. Bowen, and Jeffrey W. Knopf. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2025. 264p.
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Participating in scenario-based workshop on using open source ( #OSINT) methods for detecting chemical weapons #proliferation organized & hosted by @rusi.bsky.social www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
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Project Anthracite: Assessing the Chemical Weapons Capability of the DPRK
This project uses open source tools to analyse North Korea’s chemical industry, examining the extent to which it can support a chemical weapons programme.
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Attending virtually #MirrorImage #Biology wkshp. The ***most*** fascinating part thus far is the frequency that "nano-structure" or other variant of #nanotechnology as being critical is being measured. #nanomaterials #BioSecurity
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Participating (virtually) in the US National Academies' Workshop on #Transformative #Science & #Technology for the Department of Defense: #SyntheticBiology for #Biomanufacturing and Predictable Engineering www.nationalacademies.org/event/45294_...
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
2nd mtg of #WHO #Strategic #Foresight committee on dual-use research (DUR) at intersection of #GlobalHealth & #OneHealth. #EmergingTechnologies in the #LifeSciences / #biology / #biotechnology (& beyond) #Biosecurity #Biosafety www.who.int/activities/w...
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WHO Foresight: Monitoring emerging technologies and building futures-thinking
Advances in science and technology (S&T) hold great promise and hope for new and improved ways to address global health and support healthier populations worldwide.
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Speaking this morning on U.S.– #Ukraine Aid Withdrawal Fallout: Exploring the Ripple Effects on the #War and #Global #Alliances virtually at Columbia University. #NATO, #EmergingTechnologies, #Military
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
First meeting the WHO #Strategic #Foresight committee on dual-use #research #OneHealth intersection. We’re using to #scenario planning to draw out implications for #global #health of #EmergingTechnologies in the #LifeSciences / #biotechnology (& beyond biology). www.who.int/activities/w...
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WHO Foresight: Monitoring emerging technologies and building futures-thinking
Advances in science and technology (S&T) hold great promise and hope for new and improved ways to address global health and support healthier populations worldwide.
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Day 2 of UN #AI, #Security, & Ethics Conference #AIES2025
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Day 1 of the UN Global Conference on #AI, #Security, & Ethics. Got a full house in Bldg E of the Palais des Nations. #AISE25
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ivanallencollege.bsky.social @ivanallencollege.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
@mekosal.bsky.social tells @npr.org’s Scott Neuman the sudden uneasiness over the F-35s is a symptom of growing distrust within the alliance. "I see it as a potential canary in the coal mine, signaling a lack of confidence in the U.S." bit.ly/41AAO8e
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Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter
The F-35 was meant as a one-size-fits-all fighter that could be used across NATO. But strained U.S.-Europe relations are giving some member countries second thoughts about the U.S.-built plane.
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
We're hiring! Assistant Professor in #International #Security and #Intelligence Studies in the Sam Nunn School at Georgia Tech. For August 2025 or 2026. More details and link to full announcement in comments below. www.inta.gatech.edu
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Welcome | Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
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Margaret E. Kosal @mekosal.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Universities stepping into save what American taxes paid for. Not preferred route. And they shouldn't have to but unfortunately necessary.
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