When civil wars end, non-state armed groups often integrate into post-conflict militaries. Yet rebel-military integration does not always happen smoothly. In some cases, former rebels cooperate with new leaders, forming powerful national armies that underpin postwar stability.

Hosting exceptional international policy scholars and practitioners has been a lunchtime tradition at CISSM for over 30 years.

How should the United States prevent, counter and respond to terrorism related to weapons of mass destruction?

While human trafficking is a constant fixture in mainstream media, the reality of the crime remains widely misunderstood. Operating as a multi-billion-dollar transnational industry, it infiltrates every state and territory in the U.S. and every corner of the globe.

This event will be rescheduled.Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall has tackled the world’s most pressing global and domestic challenges for four decades.

The Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM) invites all members of the School of Public Policy community to its Spring 2026 Open Forum.

How can states use military force to achieve their political aims without triggering a catastrophic nuclear war? How has China coped with this dilemma?