IW Student Working Group Essay Winner

The IWC recently hosted its first essay competition for the IW Student Working Group (SWG) FAN, which includes outstanding individuals at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. After a rigorous selection process, we are thrilled to announce the winner: Sam Paulson! Congratulations to Sam for his exceptional essay, titled “Technical Means, Strategic Ends: Cyber Deterrence in the Context of Information Warfare Doctrines.” His work examines the complex interplay between cyber operations and broader information warfare strategies, focusing on the doctrines employed by Russia and China. Check out his full essay here!