Griffin Cederquist is a junior at Columbia University majoring in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. His research interests include national security, counterproliferation, strategic competition, nuclear deterrence, biological security, and the impact of emerging technologies on the international order. Before transferring to Columbia, he interned with the Union County Prosecutor’s Office Intelligence and Narcotics Unit, where he developed investigative workflows supporting active investigations. He has also participated in numerous red team exercises coordinated by the Northern New Jersey Urban Area Security Initiative. At Columbia, he collaborates with faculty on projects related to artificial intelligence and weapons of mass destruction. Outside of his academic work, he continues to serve as a volunteer EMT in his home state of New Jersey. Following graduation, he intends to pursue a career in the U.S. national security community.