International Security (Section 19)
The purpose of this section is to encourage research and scholarship in international security, providing an opportunity for presentation of papers and discussion of theoretical and empirical work at APSA section meetings.
Founded: 1988
Website: connect.apsanet.org/s19
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| Student | Regular |
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| $3 | $10 |
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Section awards are presented during the APSA annual meeting awards ceremony. To learn more about any award listed, contact the award committee chair for the award.
All section 19. International Security awards to-date »
Kenneth N. Waltz Dissertation Award
The Kenneth N. Waltz Dissertation Award recognizes the best dissertation in the field of international security each year. Dissertations must be finalized and the associated degree conferred in 2026. The author must be an International Security section member. The committee welcomes nominations that explore any aspect of security studies and that use any methodological approach. Nominated dissertations will be judged according to four criteria: 1) contribution to security studies scholarship, 2) international security policy significance, 3) rigor in approach and analysis, 4) power of expression and originality in substance and approach.
Nomination Process: Complete nomination packets will include an electronic copy of the dissertation, a summary statement of no more than 1,000 words from the student, and a brief supporting statement of no more than 500 words from the supervisor. Send all materials to Kathryn Fisher, the award committee chair, at kathryn.fisher@jhu.edu.
Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2027
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
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| Kathryn Fisher (Chair) | Johns Hopkins University | kathryn.fisher@jhu.edu |
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Joseph Kruzel Memorial Award for Distinguished Public Service
The Joseph Kruzel Memorial Award for Distinguished Public Service is awarded to a scholar with a distinguished career in national security affairs both as an academic and a public servant. The award memorializes Dr. Joseph Kruzel, a security studies scholar and defense policy official who was killed while serving on a diplomatic mission to Bosnia.
Eligibility Criteria: The individual nominated need not be a member of the International Security Section.
Nomination Process: Complete nomination packets will include an electronic copy of the nominee’s C.V. or professional resume highlighting their record of public service and scholarship, together with a summary statement of no more than 1,000 words concerning the individual’s major achievements and contributions in public service, policy, and academia. Submit information to Tracey German, the award committee chair, at tracey.german@kcl.ac.uk.
Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2027
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
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| Tracey German (Chair) | King’s College London | tracey.german@kcl.ac.uk |
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The Robert Jervis Best International Security Book by a Non-tenured Faculty Member
The Robert Jervis International Security Book Award recognizes the best international security themed book published each year by an early career scholar. Nominated books must have been published in 2026, and the author must have been awarded their PhD or DPhil in 2017 or later. The author must be an International Security section member. The committee welcomes nominations that use any methodological approach (historical, quantitative, theoretical, policy analysis, etc.), in the field of security studies. Books will be judged according to four criteria: 1) contribution to security studies scholarship, 2) international security policy significance, 3) rigor in approach and analysis, 4) power of expression and originality in substance and approach. Only single author books will be considered.
Nomination Process: Submit a nomination letter of no more than 500 words to Stephen Grenier, the award committee chair, at sgrenier@jhu.edu. Self-nominations are welcome. A print copy of the book must also be sent to each member of the committee. The committee chair will provide the shipping details for each committee member. Digital copies of the book will not be considered unless a committee member requests one.
Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2027
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
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| Stephen Greiner (Chair) | Johns Hopkins University | sgrenier@jhu.edu |
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Catherine McArdle Kelleher Award for Best International Security Article
The Catherine McArdle Kelleher International Security Article Award recognizes the best peer-reviewed article in the field of international security each year. The article must have been published online or in print in a relevant peer-reviewed journal in 2026. All authors must be International Security section members. The committee welcomes articles that use any methodological approach. Articles will be judged according to four criteria: 1) contribution to security studies scholarship, 2) international security policy significance, 3) rigor in approach and analysis, 4) power of expression and originality in substance and approach.
Nomination Process: Complete nomination packets will include an electronic copy of the article published in 2026 and a nomination letter of no more than 500 words. Submit materials to Christina Lai, the award committee chair, at clai@gate.sinica.edu.tw.
Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2027
Award Committee
| Name | Affiliation | |
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| Christina Lai (Chair) | Institute of Political Science, Academia Sinica | clai@gate.sinica.edu.tw |
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