University of Georgia

Director, Master of International Policy Program
Senior Research Associate, Benson-Bertsch CITS
Senior Academic Professional of International Affairs

Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Massey is a Senior Academic Professional of International Affairs and serves as the director of the Master of International Policy program, and as a Senior Research Associate at the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security. His research and teaching interests include strategic trade, energy security, and U.S. foreign policy. Dr. Massey has published his work in leading security studies and policy journals, and he is the former assistant editor of the journal Intelligence and National Security. He regularly advises and trains policy officials around the world in areas such as strategic trade management and nonproliferation. Prior to joining SPIA, Dr. Massey served for 23 years as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Education −+

Ph.D, University of Georgia
BS, Auburn University

Areas of Expertise −+

  • Strategic Trade
  • Energy Security

Selected Publications −+

Gattie, David K. And Joshua N. K. Massey. 2025.  “The Next Generation of US Energy Security Leaders.”  The National Interest

Livio, C., Gattie, D., Massey J., & Conrad J. 2025.  “Data Centers:  The Critical Convergence of AI, Energy, and National Security.”  Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security

Conrad, Justin, Jiajing Ding, David Gattie, Zarina Jones, Camila Livio, and Joshua Massey.  2025.  “Advanced Nuclear Reactors and Nonproliferation:  Reclaiming US Leadership.”  Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security

Gattie, David K. and Joshua N. K. Massey. 2020. “21st Century U.S. Nuclear Power: A National Security Imperative.” Strategic Studies Quarterly

Darnell, Joshua L. and Joshua N. K. Massey. 2019. “Attracting the Best and Brightest to Strategic Trade Careers.” Strategic Trade Review

Gattie, David K., Joshua L. Darnell, and Joshua N. K. Massey. 2018. “The Role of U.S. Nuclear Power in the 21st Century.” The Electricity Journal

Joshua N. K. Massey

Joshua N. K. Massey

Director, Master of International Policy Program
Senior Research Associate, Benson-Bertsch CITS
Senior Academic Professional of International Affairs

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