Philip Baxter

Philip Baxter is a Professor in the Department of Intelligence Analysis at James Madison University. His research bridges nuclear security, geopolitics, and data analytics, focusing on emerging threats at the intersection of technology and international stability. He teaches courses on nuclear proliferation, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and national security frameworks.

• Education:
  • B.A. in Political Science and History, Grove City College
  • M.P.P. in Public Policy, George Mason University
  • Ph.D. in International Affairs, Science, and Technology (with Nuclear Engineering minor), Georgia Institute of Technology
• Research Focus:
  • Nuclear weapons modernization and proliferation
  • Intangible technology transfer networks
  • Data analytics for security risk modeling
  • Social network analysis of geopolitical actors
• Affiliations:
  • International Studies Association (ISA)
  • American Political Science Association (APSA)
  • International Network for Social Network Analysis (INSNA)
  • Advisory Board, Rowman & Littlefield Book Series on WMD