One of America’s leading experts on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and a key policy-maker in US arms control and proliferation prevention will address the question, “Are Weapons of Mass Destruction Out of Control?” at an International Affairs Forum lecture at 6 p.m. May 17 in Milliken Auditorium.
Dr. Susan J. Koch is an independent consultant, specializing in policy issues regarding the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. From 1982 until 2007 she held a series of senior positions in the White House National Security Council Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Department of State and the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, focused on nonproliferation and arms reduction policy. Dr. Koch began her government career in the Directorate of Intelligence of the Central Intelligence Agency, studying West European political issues.
Before her government service, she taught international and comparative politics at Mount Holyoke College and the University of Connecticut. Dr. Koch received a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from Harvard University.
The eight-part IAF series brings diplomats, policy makers, journalists and others from all over the globe to Milliken Auditorium. All programs begin with a reception in the Sculpture Court of the Dennos Museum Center at 5:15 p.m. and are followed at 6 p.m. by the lecture and a discussion period in Milliken Auditorium.
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Individual lecture ticket are $10. All current educators and students are admitted free. For tickets or more or information, call NMC Extended Educational Services at 231-995-1700.