Chris McDermott
Associate Director of Academic Programs
Member Of:
- Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
- Center for International Strategy, Technology, and Policy
Office Phone: (404) 894-0342
Office Location: Habersham 156
Related Links:
Email Address: chris.mcdermott@gatech.edu
Overview
Personal Pronouns:
he/him/hisChris McDermott received his M.S. in International Affairs from the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at the Georgia Institute of Technology. While at Georgia Tech, he primarily focused on international security issues, with a specific focus on cyber security and data privacy issues. He earned his B.A. in History from Kennesaw State University, focusing on world civilizations and the Protestant Reformation.
He advises both undergraduate and graduate students in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, and also advises the Model-NATO and GT Wargaming Society student clubs.
His academic interests are wargaming, simulations, and scenario writing.
Education:
- M.S. in International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology
- B.A. in History, Kennesaw State University
Awards and
Distinctions:
Distinctions:
- 2020 Buzz Award Recipient for Excellence in Administrative Service
Interests
Teaching Interests:
American Political Foundation and Culture, American Government.
Scenario Writing, Geopolitical Simulations, Decision Making, International Security, European Security, East Asia Security.
Scenario Writing, Geopolitical Simulations, Decision Making, International Security, European Security, East Asia Security.
Research Interests:
Scenario Writing and Simulation Pedagogy.
Research Fields:
- Emerging Technology and Security
- Global Nuclear Security
- Information Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- International Security Policy
- Regional Security Challenges
Geographic
Focuses:
Focuses:
- Asia (East)
- Europe
Issues:
- Weapons and Security
- Armed Conflict
- Conflicts
- East-Asian Studies
- Emerging Technologies - Innovation
- Foreign Policy
- Higher Education: Teaching and Learning
- National Intelligence
- National Security
- National Strategy
- Strategy
Courses
- INTA-1200: American Government
- INTA-2001: Careers In Intl Affairs
- INTA-2695: Internship
- INTA-4014: Scenario and Pathgaming
- INTA-4695: Internship
- INTA-6014: Scenario and Path Gaming
- INTA-6015: Technology& Military Org
- INTA-6111: US Foreign Secur Strat
Publications
Conferences
- A Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in Northeast Asia: Perspectives of the DPRK, ROK, and Japan
In: Mongolian Forum on Northeast Asia Peaceful Development and Korean Unification, Session IV, NEA Nuclear Weapon Free Zone and Stakeholders Roles for North Korea’s Denuclearization and Implications for a Unified Korea.
Updated: Feb 12th, 2026 at 10:46 AM