Michael Irving

Michael is a Research Associate at the Center for Global Security Research (CGSR) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He is pursuing a Master in International Affairs at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Policy (SIPA), concentrating on International Security Policy. He focuses on the intersection of national security, science, and technology policy, particularly in the space sector.

Prior to CGSR, Michael worked in strategic foresight at the Boston Consulting Group, specializing in emerging economic, geopolitical, and technological trends. As of Summer 2022, he will serve as Rapporteur to the Columbia Seminar on Defense and Security Studies. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Military and Diplomatic History from the University of Maryland, College Park.