Michael Podguski is a national security analyst with an extensive background on a variety of domestic and international relations and national security issues. His experience includes research, analysis, and writing on a variety of policy topics, ranging from organization structures within the cooperative threat reduction and arms control arena to international terrorism and implications for homeland security and defense.

He has worked directly with departments and agencies throughout the U.S. Government, and has an extensive wealth of experience regarding capabilities and responsibilities for combating weapons of mass destruction (WMD). His analysis on nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear threat reduction has been featured in policy publications and reports within the non-government sector, in addition to government reports and studies stemming directly from his full time work.

In addition to his work on arms control and nonproliferation issues, Michael is involved with a number of civic and professional organizations, including the Project on Nuclear Issues and the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management. Michael graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and more recently received his Master's degree in Security Studies from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. While in the Georgetown Security Studies Program, he concentrated in nuclear nonproliferation, unconventional weapons, and intelligence studies.

Michael currently resides in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife Lindsey and cat Theodore Rex. When not working or keeping abreast of the latest national security news, his hobbies include reading, spending time with Lindsey, photography, geocaching, and catching up with friends. The views expressed by Mr. Podguski are solely his, and they do not represent—nor are associated with—those of his employer, its partners, or its clients.