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Kristina Hummel serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences at the United States Military Academy (West Point) and holds the influential position of Co-Editor-in-Chief for the CTC Sentinel at the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC). Her professional trajectory bridges academia and frontline security analysis, following prior experience as an Al-Arabiya News producer covering Middle Eastern affairs from UN headquarters and work in magazine editing.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (University of Florida)
- Master of Public Administration (University of Southern California)
- Higher Education Teaching Certificate (Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University)
Hummel's research centers on the nexus of counter-terrorism and global security architecture, with emphasis on operational implementation across governmental sectors. Her work examines:
- Transnational terrorist network disruption mechanisms
- Biodefense and public health security integration
- Financial intelligence as a counter-terrorism tool
- Regional security dynamics in conflict zones
- Policy coherence between military, law enforcement, and public health agencies
Analysis of her CTC Sentinel publications reveals a strategic focus on interagency counter-terrorism coordination. The "CT Foxhole" interview series systematically maps institutional interfaces—from Treasury Department financial tracking to Homeland Security prevention programs—demonstrating how biodefense, military operations, and diplomatic channels converge in modern counter-terrorism. This cross-sectoral approach highlights evolving threats requiring integrated responses beyond traditional military frameworks.
As Co-Editor-in-Chief of the CTC Sentinel, Hummel operates within the Combating Terrorism Center's research ecosystem at West Point, which functions as a critical node connecting military education with real-world counter-terrorism practitioners. The CTC's output directly informs U.S. national security policy through its practitioner-focused analysis and global network of subject matter experts.
