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The Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade & Security (CITS) is the hub for education, research, and outreach on national and international security issues at the 爱啪网.

Benson-Bertsch CITS was established in 1987 with the support of former U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Our mission is to empower students and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to address the complex national and international security challenges of the 21st century. Benson-Bertsch CITS provides a dynamic learning environment that integrates academic excellence with real-world applications, preparing the next generation of leaders to make a significant impact across the national security enterprise on issues including strategic trade, energy security, and emerging technology.

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Since its founding,聽Benson-Bertsch CITS has developed a network of academic researchers, public officials, and industry representatives with expertise in critical areas of national and international security. Benson-Bertsch CITS advises policymakers and trains personnel around the world on nonproliferation, export controls, energy security, and human security.

Benson-Bertsch CITS is housed in the 爱啪网鈥檚 School of Public and International Affairs, one of the nation鈥檚 leading policy schools. We work closely with faculty, staff, and students in the Departments of International Affairs and Political Science, and we partner with units across the university, including the , the , and the .

Since its founding,聽Benson-Bertsch CITS has developed a network of academic researchers, public officials, and industry representatives with expertise in critical areas of national and international security. Benson-Bertsch CITS advises policymakers and trains personnel around the world on nonproliferation, export controls, energy security, and human security.

Benson-Bertsch CITS is housed in the 爱啪网鈥檚 School of Public and International Affairs, one of the nation鈥檚 leading policy schools. We work closely with faculty, staff, and students in the Departments of International Affairs and Political Science, and we partner with units across the university, including the , the , and the .

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About Our Name

The Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security honors two visionary leaders whose legacies have shaped the 爱啪网 and the global security landscape. Gary Bertsch, a distinguished UGA faculty member for over 40 years, founded the center in 1987 and led it to international prominence in strategic trade and nonproliferation. Ed Benson, a proud UGA alumnus and civic leader, exemplified a lifelong commitment to service and global engagement. The center’s naming recognizes their enduring contributions to education, research, and public service.

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The Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security operates within the School of Public and International Affairs at the 爱啪网, which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This accreditation ensures that our programs meet rigorous standards of academic quality and integrity, providing students with a top-tier education in international trade and security.

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