AGS General Body
Become part of Duke's signature program for students interested in national security
Francis de Beixedon
Class of 2023
“AGS has deeply enriched my Duke experience by bringing incredible people into my life. Not only do you get face-to-face access to the most prominent strategic thinkers and policymakers in the country, but you will join a community of your peers and professors at Duke that share a passion for all things American grand strategy. Staff rides and field trips also provide unique experiences to learn and connect with alumni who often join us for staff rides.”
Anne Crabill
Class of 2022
"AGS has been a highlight of my time at Duke. As I reflect on my experience, I'm still processing how enriching and transformational my time in the program has been. I would never have conceived of the opportunity to have dinner with General Mark Milley, test out Special Forces weapons systems at Ft. Bragg, learn in a seminar from General Dempsey, attend a staff rides to Gettysburg, among other wonderful moments."
Ruthie Kesri
Class of 2024
“AGS has proven to be an intellectual and social highlight of my college experience. From debating tactical warfare in Gettysburg to analyzing U.S. foreign policy in the run-up to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the opportunity to immerse myself in the study of American Grand Strategy alongside incredible professors, alumni, and students from all corners of Duke is something that I will carry with me for the rest of my life."
- UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES -
- UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES -
As a member of the General Body you are invited to participate in domestic and international staff rides. Recent trip destinations include Hawaii, Morocco, Belgium, France, Vietnam, Gettysburg, SOUTHCOM headquarters in Miami and a Navy SEAL base in Virginia.
- EXCLUSIVE ACCESS -
- EXCLUSIVE ACCESS -
The AGS speaker series brings distinguished guests from the top echelons of government and policy to campus and give students priority access to small group roundtables and dinner discussions.
- LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS -
- LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS -
AGS offers innovative courses in vital policy areas taught by former and current policy practitioners including former CJCS General Martin Dempsey, Former Deputy DNI Susan Gordon and former State Department official Seth Center.
Join the AGS General Body
To foster a more inclusive community, the General Body is open to all students who wish to be affiliated with AGS but who are not yet interested in applying to the AGS Council. Members of the General Body regularly attend AGS events and activities and will receive news about additional opportunities like mentorship programs and social events. Interested students should fill out the link below.