Adam Lowther is the Vice President of Research at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies. He has deep expertise in nuclear deterrence and the nuclear programs of Russia and China. He previously served as the Director of Strategic Deterrence Programs at the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) – serving US Strategic Command. Dr. Lowther was a Professor of Political Science at the Army’s School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS). Previously, he served as the founding director of the School of Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Studies (SANDS), Kirtland AFB. Dr. Lowther was a research professor at AFRI where he led and participated in studies directed by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Early in his career, Petty Officer Lowther served in the US Navy aboard the USS RAMAGE (DDG-61), at CINCUSNAVEUR – London, and with the Seabees (NMCB 17).