Experts in Wargaming
A key component of the Naval War College’s mission, war games simulate real-world tactical, strategic, and political situations to improve our understanding of potential effects and consequences.
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Faculty & Departments
U.S. Naval War College’s (NWC) academic and administrative departments employ a world-class faculty and a dedicated support staff. From the classroom to quarterdeck, our team of professionals helps fulfill our mission of educating and developing future leaders.
Experts at U.S. Naval War College
Experts in Geopolitics
With many decisions requiring a global perspective, our distinguished faculty utilize their unique experiences and targeted knowledge to add new dimensions to age-old arguments and diplomatic puzzles.
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Experts in Koreas
An area of huge regional, military, and historical importance, the Korean peninsula deserves experts that can expand knowledge of it and contribute to guidance for future actions.
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Experts in Ethics
Naval War College experts investigate morality and ethical behavior in the context of the Navy’s future leaders and balance leadership questions with global and social behavioral norms.
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Experts in Islamic Studies
NWC experts in the study of Islam play a much-needed role in regional diplomacy, security planning, and threat assessment of the countries and peoples who follow the world's second-largest religion.
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Our Academic Professionals
The U.S. Naval War College directory is an inclusive listing of profiles and publications that highlights the accomplishments of our military and civilian faculty as well as academic staff who directly impact our student learning. Additionally, it is a resource for anyone to research faculty biographies, areas of expertise, and official contact information and utilize our broad experience and knowledge base to enlighten and inform the conversation.
News, Media, & Events
Issues in National Security: "Wargaming at NWC Since 1887"
Feb. 25, 2025
4:30 PM
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841
Lectures of Opportunity: "The Role of Operational Energy in National Security"
Feb. 24, 2025
12:00 PM
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841
Featured Publications
Negotiating With Moscow
The National Interest
Donald Trump's Machiavellian Instincts
The National Interest
Foreign Legionnaires and Military Mutinies
Journal of Global Security Studies
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Conferences & Symposia
The U.S. Naval War College hosts a wide variety of substantive and newsworthy events—including lectures, symposia, and conferences—throughout the year.
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We are proud of our faculty, which comprises active and retired senior military officers and government officials as well as highly-credentialed expert civilians.
Meet Our FacultyResearch & Wargaming
The Center for Naval Warfare Studies complements our educational curriculum by serving as a home for original research, innovative thinking, and creative problem solving.
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