About us

we are on a mission of peace thru education

We make deterrence education accessible for students from all over the world. Our courses are open to the U.S.  National Security workforce and military, but we also offer courses to the general public at any experience level around the world. Our mission is to develop critical thinkers, inspire a passion for peace, and increase students' confidence in the war-inhibiting value of nuclear deterrence.

Quality Content

Our thought-provoking courses engage the student and challenge the collective narrative. From the novice to the seasoned professional, our students explore the peace thru strength concept in a real and dangerous world.

EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Our courses incorporate artful video lecture presentations, article reading, and informative videos; taught by current or former national security practitioners and operators with real experience and knowledge.

sTUDENT Connection

We share a passion for teaching and sharing our knowledge with students from ALL walks of life; offering concise learning opportunities that can build to resume boosting micro-credentials.

Customer Service

We provide military, industry, and gov't agencies with exceptional customer service through the design and delivery of focused and distinct lessons for specific workforce education programs.
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“Preparing the next generation of deterrence and arms control leaders across the government and among allies and partners is a critical task. We will sustain and strengthen…the professional development of Service members and civilians working in and supporting the nuclear field.”                  — 2022 U.S. National Security Strategy
Our team

Meet our Administrative team

James Petrosky, Ph.D
NIDS President and Online Instructor
Online learning is central to our mission at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies. We are committed to providing effective and efficient national security and deterrence education to anyone who wants to learn, explore, and grow.
Curtis McGiffin, MSSI, MAS
NIDS Vice President for Education and Online Instructor Lead

Online learning has become an essential part of our global society. NIDS Academy has partnered with LearnWorlds to offer high-quality online courses at a low-cost to serve the national security practitioner.

Alexis Schlotterback, MS
NIDS Academy Administrator

Providing easily accessible online deterrence-education courses is our Academy's mission. Changing the culture one student at a time.


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