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CommentaryThe paradox of wartime commerce Mariya Grinberg, associate professor of political science at MIT and a faculty member of the Security Studies Program (SSP), debunks the assumption that trade ceases during wartime, analyzing the misjudgment can lead policymakers to pursue costly strategies that do little to reduce military vulnerabilities. February 03, 2026
CommentaryInside NATO’s effort to adapt to a new industrial era Fiona Murray, faculty director of the MIT-United Kingdom Program, discusses how developments in new technologies are ushering in a new industrial era and their impacts on NATO’s defense and financial capabilities. January 30, 2026
NewsPenumaka and Lodoen, 2025 Guillemin Prize winners, conduct dissertation research abroad Penumaka is a PhD student in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, while Lodoen is pursuing a PhD in political science within the MIT Security Studies Program. January 29, 2026
NewsFostering MIT’s Japan connection Christine Pilcavage, managing director of the MIT-Japan Program, supports students and faculty interested in exploring the country’s rich cultural traditions and heritage through STEM. January 15, 2026
CommentaryAfter Venezuela, is the world order shifting from diplomacy towards aggression? Peter Krause, associate professor of political science at Boston College and a research affiliate with the Security Studies Program, examines the Trump administration's willingness to act unilaterally against other countries and what this means for international relations. January 11, 2026
