U.S. Naval War College Graduation: June 2020 Jun. 24, 2020 10:00 a.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 Established in 1884, U.S. Naval War College is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. More than 50,000 students have graduated since its first class of nine students in 1885 and about 300 of today’s active duty admirals, generals and senior executive service leaders are alumni.
Mar 31 2020 POSTPONED: "Issues in National Security Lecture 6: National Security: The Inclusion of Women and the Importance of Mentorship" 4:30 p.m. Pringle Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 The 'Issues in National Security' lectures represent current political, military, economic, and social issues that challenge strategists and concern citizens therefore the lectures are tailored to the spouses and significant others of U.S. Naval War College students, staff, and faculty.
Apr 02 2020 POSTPONED: Lectures of Opportunity: "Einstein as an Asset" 12:00 p.m. Mahan Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 This unique unclassified Lecture of Opportunity provides attendees an opportunity to flex their critical thinking skills on the subject of espionage and handling human intelligence.
Apr 07 2020 POSTPONED: "Issues in National Security Lecture 7: The Arctic Ocean Region and American Power" 4:30 p.m. Pringle Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 The 'Issues in National Security' lectures represent current political, military, economic, and social issues that challenge strategists and concern citizens therefore the lectures are tailored to the spouses and significant others of U.S. Naval War College students, staff, and faculty.
Apr 14 2020 POSTPONED: "Issues in National Security Lecture 8: The North Korea Problem: Solve or Manage?" 4:30 p.m. Pringle Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 The 'Issues in National Security' lectures represent current political, military, economic, and social issues that challenge strategists and concern citizens therefore the lectures are tailored to the spouses and significant others of U.S. Naval War College students, staff, and faculty.
Apr 27 2020 Lectures of Opportunity: "China: Trends in Naval Officer Professional Military Education" 12:00 p.m. Conolly Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 Since 2016, the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has enacted reforms designed to produce a more professional, capable fighting force.
Apr 30 2020 Lectures of Opportunity: "Thinking About China’s Future" 12:00 p.m. Conolly Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 China’s leaders envision their nation by mid-century will be a super power. What if they are wrong? This lecture will examine the drivers of China’s growing national power as well as pervasive weaknesses with China.
May 12 2020 POSTPONED: "Issues in National Security Lecture 9: Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response" 4:30 p.m. Pringle Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 The 'Issues in National Security' lectures represent current political, military, economic, and social issues that challenge strategists and concern citizens therefore the lectures are tailored to the spouses and significant others of U.S. Naval War College students, staff, and faculty.
May 19 2020 POSTPONED: "Issues in National Security Lecture 10: Feral Cities" 4:30 p.m. Pringle Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 The 'Issues in National Security' lectures represent current political, military, economic, and social issues that challenge strategists and concern citizens therefore the lectures are tailored to the spouses and significant others of U.S. Naval War College students, staff, and faculty.
May 27 2020 Lectures of Opportunity: "The Outlaw Ocean" 12:00 p.m. Conolly Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 There are few remaining frontiers on our planet. But perhaps the wildest, and least understood, are the world's oceans: too big to police, and under no clear international authority, these immense regions of treacherous water play host to rampant criminality and exploitation.
Jun 16 2020 Current Strategy Forum: "Strategies for Prevailing in Great Power Competition" 12:00 p.m. Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 This year marks the 70th annual Current Strategy Forum (CSF) at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. The first CSF was held on May 9, 1949 under the title “Round Table Talks.”