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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 03/06/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Paige MacKinnon is a MA candidate at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, and graduate research assistant at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies where she works on the open-source intelligence team.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 27/05/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Laura Luca is a PhD candidate in Political Science at UCLA, a Hans J. Morgenthau Predoctoral Fellow at the O'Brien Notre Dame International Security Center, and an incoming postdoc at Harvard's Managing the Atom project.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 20/05/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ @shafaqkhan is an analyst supporting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Deterrence and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy and an incoming U.S. Foreign Service Officer.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 13/05/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Caitlin Listek is a Treaty Analyst with the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs, where she supports arms control notifications under the New START treaty. She previously served as a contractor for both the Navy and the U.S. Department of State.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 06/05/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Shreya Lad is research assistant to Scott D. Sagan at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC). Here, she supports research on nuclear security and deterrence, international law, and non-proliferation.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 29/04/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Candace Huntington is a graduate student in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University. Learn more about the 2026 Nuclear Scholars Initiative: nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 22/04/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Sam Clayton is a Program Manager in the Office of Defense Programs at the Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  Learn more about the 2026 Nuclear Scholars Initiative: nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 15/04/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Emily Cheesman is a Young Global Professional at the Atlantic Council’s Forward Defense team. Learn more about the 2026 Nuclear Scholars Initiative: nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 08/04/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Daniel Cebul is a PhD candidate in Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), specializing in security studies and international relations. Learn more 2026 Nuclear Scholars Initiative: nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 01/04/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Dominic Brennan is a postdoctoral fellow in Technology and International Security with the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, based in Washington, D.C. Learn more 2026 Nuclear Scholars Initiative: nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 25/03/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Lotje Boswinkel is a PhD researcher at the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where she studies deterrence and alliance strategy in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 18/03/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Anna Bartoux is a Belfer Young Leader Student Fellow and M.S. Public Policy candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where she conducts research on crisis management in U.S. foreign policy. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 11/03/2026

✨Nuclear Scholars Initiative Spotlight ✨ Michael Baham is an experienced project manager, foreign policy analyst, and lead data analyst, focusing on nuclear, battery technology, and oil and gas projects. Currently, he works for TechSource, Inc. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 04/03/2026

Marcus X. Alan is a certified acquisitions professional and U.S. Army Reserve officer. He currently serves as the Fire Control Lead for the U.S. Navy’s SLCM-N program at Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), where he supports the U.S. deterrence mission. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 11/02/2026

We're excited to announce the 2026 Nuclear Scholars Initiative! Meet the cohort: nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 04/02/2026

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Norman Love is a Systems Engineer at @LosAlamosNatLab. Norman graduated from @UofOklahoma with a PhD. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 30/01/2026

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Miriam Kreher is an R&D Engineer at Los Alamos National Lab. Miriam graduated from @mit.edu with a PhD from the University of Pittsburg with a B.S. in Engineering Science. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 28/01/2026

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Christine Evans is an R&D Engineer at Los Alamos National Lab with the Advanced Systems Development group. Christine graduated from the @coschoolofmines.bsky.social with a MEng in Nuclear Engineering and a B.S. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 26/01/2026

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 John Wise is a Nuclear Weapons System Engineer at @sandialabs.bsky.social. John graduated from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology with a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical engineering. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 16/01/2026

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Maggie Wilbanks is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at @sandialabs.bsky.social. Maggie graduated from Georgia Tech with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and holds a B.S from North Carolina State University. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 14/01/2026

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Sean Winkelpleck is a Research and Development Engineer at @sandialabs.bsky.social. Sean is currently pursuing a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from @colorado.edu and graduated from @usf.edu with a B.S. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 09/01/2026

🔦 Labs Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Wesley Odom is a Research Scientist and Engineer at @sandialabs.bsky.social. Wesley holds a PhD and a M.S. from @lifeatpurdue.bsky.social and a B.S. from Oral Roberts University. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 08/01/2026

🔦 Labs Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Toni Isenberg is an Engineering Program Lead at @sandialabs.bsky.social. Toni graduated from @lifeatpurdue.bsky.social with a M.S. in Corporate Communications and from ENMU with a B.B.A. in Business Administration and Management. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 19/12/2025

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Denise Cano is a Systems Engineer at @sandialabs.bsky.social. Denise graduated from @unm.edu with a M.S. and B.S. in Chemical Engineering. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 17/12/2025

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Sarah Hale is a Mechanical Engineer at @sandialabs.bsky.social. Sarah graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a M.S. and from @okstate.edu with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 12/12/2025

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Samreen Singh is a Policy Analyst at Leidos. Samreen graduated from American University with a Master of Public Policy and from George Mason University with a B.A. in Government and International Politics. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 08/12/2025

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 James Thietz is a Hydrodynamic Design test Lead and Joint Test Assembly lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. James graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 03/12/2025

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Quin Burke works in the Global Security Directorate at Los Alamos National Lab. Quin graduated from @@tamu.bsky.social with a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 24/11/2025

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Kyle Mackay is a Deputy Primary Physics Lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Kyle graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a PhD in Mechanical Science and Engineering. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 19/11/2025

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Stephen Preisig is a Project Leader at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Stephen graduated from the University of Denver with a M.A. in International Security and from William Jewell College with a B.A. in Political Science. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 17/11/2025

In PONI's newest episode of The Negotiator Files, @amyjnelsonphd.bsky.social speaks with Monte Mallin, who shares insights from his decades of experience as a U.S. arms control negotiator. Watch the interview here: nuclearnetwork.csis.org/the-negotiat...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 31/10/2025

🔦 Labs Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Siobhan Niklasson is a graduate research assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory. She is currently pursuing a PhD at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Learn more about the 2025 Labs Nuclear Scholars: nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/lab...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 01/10/2025

PONI's inaugural Future Arms Control Experts cohort recently concluded its 2025 programming. Early and mid-career professionals participated in two days of workshops at CSIS where they deepened their knowledge on arms control. Congratulations our first FACE cohort!

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 19/09/2025

🔦 Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Olivia Salembier works in the International Staff for the Nuclear Policy Directorate at NATO. She holds a BA in Political Science from Concordia University and a MA in Security Policy Studies from the Elliott School at GW. nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuc...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 10/09/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Elena Tiedens as the Fall 2025 @scovillepf.bsky.social with the Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) at CSIS! Elena graduated with both an MA and BA in History from the University of Chicago, concentrating in Environmental History with a minor in Russian.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 31/07/2025

PONI is now hiring a Fall 2025 intern! 📢Support PONI’s outreach efforts on social media 📺 Support PONI's next-gen programming 🗞️Compile the daily Nuclear Policy News newsletter 📖Produce an independent research product Learn more and apply: careers.csis.org/opportunitie...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 23/07/2025

In the newest episode of The Negotiator Files, Dr. Amy Nelson interviewed Amb. Linton Brooks, who discusses his role in START I and II negotiation and verification processes. Watch the interview here: youtu.be/KnAbysl1KkQ

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 18/07/2025

🔦 Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Caroline Russell is Senior Consultant at Potomac Wave and a former NGFP fellow at the NNSA. Caroline holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross and an M.A. in European Studies from Georgetown University.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 16/07/2025

In the newest episode of The Negotiator Files, PONI interviewed Susan Koch, who discusses her role in formulating and executing the Presidential Nuclear Initiatives. Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL4p...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 14/07/2025

PONI's Nuclear Scholars Initiative recently concluded its 2025 programming. 25 young nuclear professionals participated in six, two-day workshops where they deepened their knowledge on nuclear issues. Congratulations to the 2025 cohort!

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 11/07/2025

🔦 Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Shawn Rostker is a Research Analyst with the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. His research investigates nuclear strategy, arms control, and emerging technologies, with a focus on East Asia. He holds a Master’s from Georgetown SFS.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 09/07/2025

In the newest episode of The Negotiator Files, PONI interviewed Elaine Bunn, the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense. She discusses her role in the INF and START treaties. Watch the interview here: youtu.be/Bj7rolERKNQ

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 03/07/2025

🔦 Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Ariel (Phantitra) Phuphaphantakarn is an IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie scholar in Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and a Graduate Research Assistant at the James Martin CNS.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 27/06/2025

🔦 Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Philipp Rombach is a Research Associate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory where he researches space deterrence and inadvertent escalation. Philipp holds an MA in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University focused on security studies.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 23/06/2025

In a #NEW commentary, @doreenhorschig.bsky.social and Bailey Schiff write about how radioactive fallout risks might shape the limits of military action against Iran’s nuclear program. Read more: www.csis.org/analysis/fal...

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 20/06/2025

🔦 Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Capt. Adam Reynolds is an Army FA52 Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Officer at DTRA. He holds a B.S. from West Point and M.S. from MIT.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 18/06/2025

Do you want daily updates on nuclear signaling, nuclear crises, and arms control talks? Subscribe to PONI's Nuclear Policy Newsletter to track the latest nuclear developments spanning the the US, Europe, Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East. Subscribe here: www.csis.org/subscribe

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 13/06/2025

🔦 Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Christina Prah is an International Safeguards Research Professional at ORNL and a Nuclear Engineering PhD student at University of Tennessee Nuclear Engineering . Her research investigates science-policy interface studies for nuclear security.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 23/05/2025

🔦 Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Katie Peach is a PhD Candidate in Political Science at the University of Oklahoma and a Graduate Research Assistant at OUIPPRA. Her dissertation research focuses on public perceptions of nuclear risk and deterrence.

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CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues @poni.csis.org · 09/05/2025

🔦 Nuclear Scholars Spotlight! 🔦 Douglas “SN00P” Ottino is a Captain in the U.S. Air Force serving as an Instructor Pilot in the F-35A. Doug holds a bachelor’s in Political Science from the Air Force Academy and is finishing a master’s in War Studies from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

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