International Security Studies Section (ISSS)

A map of ISSS's Proposals Received for ISA 2020

Welcome to ISSS

Within the context of international studies, the ISSS seeks to promote the study of global, international, regional and national security—broadly conceived. The section is theoretically and methodologically pluralistic, seeking to support and encourage scholarship from a wide range of perspectives.

Leadership

Naazneen Barma | Section Chair
March 2025 - March 2027
University of Denver

Bridget L. Coggins | Section Vice-Chair
March 2025 - March 2027
University of California, Santa Barbara

Lisa Otto | Section Program Co-Chair
March 2026 - March 2027
University of Johannesburg

Michael John Williams | Section Program Co-Chair
March 2026 - March 2027
Syracuse University

See Governance & Leadership

Become a Member

When you become an ISA member, you can add on an ISSS membership for a low fee. Membership dues help to support section activities and awards.

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