Lectures of Opportunity

Lectures of Opportunity (LOOs) complements our educational curriculum and casts light on important national and international topics with relevant strategic and economic implications. They offer U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to learn more about relevant national and international socio-political subjects in informal discussions.

Historic Founders Hall, the historic Naval War College Museum

About Lectures of Opportunity

These robust lectures instruct and inform our NWC community on a variety of topical subjects, allowing students, faculty, and staff to experience and discuss various viewpoints and opinions. These discussions can stimulate focused research and foster dialogue among specialists and laypersons alike, resulting in enhanced understanding and continued productive research and analysis. LOOs are offered throughout the year at the college in lecture-style settings.

Upcoming Event

Our LOOs address topics ranging from personal insights from military and civilian leaders, the global effects of climate change, ethics and morals in the military, and the international importance of new military technology.

Lectures of Opportunity: "5th National Climate Assessment and National Security"

Friday, December 08, 2023
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The LOO will address the 5th National Climate Assessment—how it was written, what are the key overall takeaways, and a deep dive into the National Security section of Chapter 17: Climate Effects on US International Interests.

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