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Intro & How to Use: Tthis spreadsheet is designed to be a "one-stop-shop" for newcomers to, or those that want to learn more about, the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) policy space. It is designed to provide resources on WMD information, policy information, OSINT career development, and career and educational opportunities. The spreadsheet includes work sheet tabs on: WMD-relevant language, WMD treaties and policies, WMD technology and arsenals, OSINT, career development opportunities, organizations involved in WMD-issues, and formal education opportunities. The sheet tabs can be found at the bottom of this sheet. There are subcategories on each sheet. The easiest way to search for a specific source is to 'Ctrl +F' or use the "find" function in Excel. You can also use the Sort & Filter option to organize and select information that is most relevant to you. The spreadsheet is best viewed on a computer/desktop (or on appropriate spreadsheet mobile apps). Please feel free to distribute this spreadsheet with appropriate attribution. Any use of the first person (I, me, my, etc.) throughout this spreadsheet is referring to the creator/manager Jamie Withorne.
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Link Maintenance: I have archived all links on this website at https://archive.org/web/. If a link is broken, and I have not yet updated it, you can find the source by searching the URL on the web archive. I will do my best to update the links as they break, but it may take some time. I have provided the web archive link for particularly vulnerable links. To find the most up to date information on these links, search the website title or link on Google. US Government links are more likely to break than other resources provided here, and will likely change with the administration. You can see the last time I updated the spreadsheet, including any link maintenance, at the bottom of this sheet.
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Crowdsourcing: There is value in crowdsourcing. If you think I am missing any relevant resources, (which I very likely am), please submit your recommendations on the contact page of the LearnWMD site (https://learnwmd.wixsite.com/learnwmd/contact). Please search every page of the spreadsheet for your recommendation prior to submitting it for consideration.
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Caveats: The links to third-party websites and data are provided for reference purposes only. This spreadsheet does not endorse any provided resources and is not responsible for their content. Moreover, as this spreadsheet serves as a collection of resources for beginners, it is not necessarily a completely exhaustive database of available resources in the WMD policy space. While the goal is to provide WMD resources, many of the resources are more directed at nuclear issues-- this is in part due to the my academic and professional background. Lastly, due to the my citizenship, academic background, and language limitations, this collection of sources is Western-oriented. If you have suggestions for non-Western additions, please submit them through the contact page (https://learnwmd.wixsite.com/learnwmd/contact). I have assembled this spreadsheet in a personal capacity, and the views reflected here do not reflect the views of my employer(s).
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General Career Advice: Getting into the WMD policy space generally requires patience and resilience. When first starting, it is good cast a wide net and explore many topics within the space. Internships are a great starting place for a career in this field. I recommend monitoring the employment pages, and job or internship email notifications for all organizations listed in this spreadsheet. The same goes for fellowship opportunites on the career development sheet. While casting a wide net is important, it's also important to be strategic about which career development opportunities you participate in. For example, if your dream job is to work at the US Department of Defense (DoD), interning at an organization that lobbies against the DoD may not be the most strategic move. Additionally, many organizations state they are non-partisan but will have a particular leaning on certain issues. It is important to research the organization's recent publications to see where they stand on relevant issues. A great way to hear about WMD-relevant opportunities, learn more from experts in the field, and share your thoughts as a new voice to the field, is to use social media. See the career development page for social media tips and starting places. In order to maintain a career in the WMD-policy field, you may consider a graduate degree of some kind. There is not one correct graduate program or correct time to go to graduate school, and you should do what feels most 'right' for you. Lastly, this is a small field... it is important to be kind and respectful.
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This spreadsheet was created, and is managed, by Jamie Withorne.
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This spreadsheet was last updated: 28 February 2025
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