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Assistant Professor of National Security Studies Dr. Rudy Baker (center), flanked by U.S. Embassy diplomats, at the Fifth International Conference Dialogues on China 2025. INSMS’s cooperation with the U.S. Embassy Belgrade strengthens Austin Peay’s visibility in regional security and diplomatic networks. | Contributed photo

APSU professor presents research, facilitates U.S. Embassy participation at major China-focused conference

1/27/2026

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The RIEAS Greece National Security Summer Internship gives APSU students firsthand experience with addressing real-world security concerns while offering class credit.

APSU national security students gain global intelligence experience through RIEAS internship in Greece

10/27/2025

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Dr. Vladimir Trapara, senior research fellow at the Institute of International Politics and Economics (IIPE) in Belgrade, Serbia and a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at APSU.

APSU to host Serbian researcher as university's second Fulbright Visiting Scholar

10/2/2025

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A photo illustration of a military helicopter flying between Iran and North Korea.

APSU to host national security expert for talks on North Korea and Iran

9/17/2025

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APSU President Dr. Mike Licari delivers a virtual keynote address during “80 Years Since the End of World War II: Changes in International Relations, 1945-2025,” an academic conference the university co-hosted in Serbia. | Contributed photo

APSU collaborates on international conference marking 80 years since World War II

5/15/2025

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From left: APSU INSMS Director Dr. Rich Mifsud, IIPE Deputy Director Dr. Ivona Lađevac, IIPE Director Dr. Branislav Đorđević, and APSU Assistant Professor of National Security Studies Dr. Rudy Baker. | Photo by Sean McCully

Leaders from Serbia's IIPE visit APSU for lectures on global affairs, China's role in Europe

4/22/2025

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Dr. Timo Graf, a senior researcher from Germany’s Bundeswehr Centre of Military History and Social Science, delivers a lecture at APSU as part of the INSMS Speaker Series. | Photo by Ally Shemwell

APSU hosts German military researchers for international collaboration

10/2/2024

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Dr. Rudy B. Baker (third from left) and Dr. Erin Carlin (second from right) present Lt. Col. Daniel J. O’Connor (fourth from left) and Maj. Marshal B. Carpenter (third from right) with a GovsHead Plaque and signed letter of appreciation recognizing their efforts in advancing APSU-ODC cooperation.

APSU to participate in U.S. Embassy Belgrade's Balkan Security Review

9/19/2024

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Dr. Rich Mifsud and Dr. Rudy Baker of APSU’s Institute of National Security and Military Studies celebrate APSU’s new relationship with the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade’s Office of Defense Cooperation.

Partnering for Progress: Austin Peay's INSMS explores joint initiatives with U.S. Embassy Belgrade

5/13/2024

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