About SAGE
About SAGE
Security and Globalization Effects (SAGE) is in interdisciplinary research and education initiative at the Naval Postgraduate School to address the challenges of conflict prevention in the context of globalization, and an institutional and multinational initiative to build security and development in our shared security arena. Globalization and its effects – political, social, economic and environmental - bind our fates together. The emergence of non-state actors as significant actors in international politics, energy crises, global warming, economic inequalities and shocks, rapid transmission of culture, disease, and weapons, and fragmentation of violence require innovative and integrated approaches to promoting human security. Fortunately, we are in the midst of an emerging consensus on what is needed for progress: security and development are inextricably connected.
Our strategic-level collaborative educational initiative addresses issues of global transformation and stabilization, with new multinational and cross-sector approaches to developing analytic and policy tools, economic and social models, risk management, technical innovations and social networks for peace building and global security. The following activities are under development:
• Interdisciplinary Research Program
A collaborative network of scholars and practitioners crossing disciplinary boundaries will identify needs, extant capabilities and gaps, and investigate identified questions about both root causes of conflict and immediate needs in peacebuilding. Research will identify indicators of social dislocation, and to develop and test strategies for peacebuilding.
• Education and Training Programs
Online educational modules in the form of certificate programs to be developed and offered to the international community in support of professional competency in peace building and global security.
- The program of instruction may be carried out in partnership with the Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute, other domestic and international partners.
- Both in-residence or on online platforms are engaged.
- Clients include domestic and international security sector participants, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations.
• Future Leaders Program
The future leaders program will be cross-posting scholars and practitioners to build cultural and institutional understanding across sectors: public/private, military/civilian, and international.
