Professor Sanne Verschuren Presents Research on Missile Defense at Multiple Workshops
Sanne Verschuren, Assistant Professor of International Security at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, presented her research on missile defense at three academic events over the summer break.
On May 17, Professor Verschuren participated in the “What Matters? The Politics of Narrating War” conference at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. According to the con
ference program, she presented a paper titled “The United States and the Forever Dream of Missile Defense” as part of Panel 4: Technology and War. This conference was co-organized by the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics at Queen’s University Belfast, the Political Science Department of UMASS Lowell, and the journal of Media, War and Conflict.
From May 29-31, Professor Verschuren attended the 2024 Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute (CIPI) Summer Workshop at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. This invite-only event focused on “Military Tech Cooperation: Sharing Defense Research & Development.” The CIPI Summer Workshop brings together academics, practitioners, and government officials for discussions on information environments and military innovation.
Additionally, Professor Verschuren presented a paper on missile defense and arms control at an arms control workshop at ETH Zurich in May 2024.
In June, Professor Verschuren participated in the European Initiative for Security Studies (EISS) Annual Conference in Prague. She presented a paper titled “The Eternal Promise of Missile Defense” and served as a chair/discussant for a panel on military technology. She was also part of a roundtable discussion on navigating the academic job market.
These presentations align with Professor Verschuren’s research interests and expertise in international security and military technology development.
Sanne Cornelia J. Verschuren, Assistant Professor of International Security at the Pardee School of Global Studies of Boston University, specializes in international relations and security policy. Her research, recognized with APSA’s 2022 Kenneth N. Waltz Outstanding Dissertation Award, explores states’ decisions in developing and abandoning weapon technologies. With extensive postdoctoral experience, her work has been supported by prestigious institutions. Professor Verschuren’s expertise includes international security, military technology development, and the intersection of national security with climate change. Read more about Sanne Verschuren on her faculty profile.