Christopher J Ferrero

Christopher J. Ferrero is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Intelligence and Security Studies at Coastal Carolina University. He bridges academic and practitioner perspectives through constructivist theory applications to nuclear deterrence, proliferation, and disarmament challenges.

• Education: Ph.D. in Foreign Affairs from University of Virginia (2011), M.A. in Security Studies from Georgetown University (2003), B.A. in Political Science from Villanova University (2001)

Dr. Ferrero specializes in nuclear weapons policy, Middle East security, and the intersection of religion with international affairs. His research applies constructivist theory to real-world security dilemmas, particularly analyzing nuclear norms and deterrence strategies.

He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals like The Nonproliferation Review and Comparative Strategy, focusing on nuclear policy and regional security dynamics. Dr. Ferrero maintains active affiliations with the USSTRATCOM Academic Alliance and Strategic Deterrent Coalition Board of Regents.