Winter Electives Fair Tuesday, November 07, 2023 2:00 p.m. Virtual Event Our electives program at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) provides the opportunity for students to explore subjects not in the core curriculum, enhance their regional expertise or examine core subjects in greater detail.
New Student Orientation Monday, November 06-08, 2023 8:00 a.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841 New student orientation is a multi-day event designed to prepare you for your upcoming U.S. Naval War College experience and give you the information you will need to be ready when classes begin.
Lectures of Opportunity: "Lessons from International Intervention in Afghanistan (2001-2021)" Thursday, November 02, 2023 12:00 p.m. Hybrid Event What should have happened to manage state-building success and sustainable peace in Afghanistan?
Lectures of Opportunity: "National Security, the U.S. Navy, and the Role of Rhode Island’s Blue Economy" Wednesday, November 01, 2023 12:00 p.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 The Department of Defense, and the Navy in particular, fit prominently in Rhode Island's history, but how does it fit in its future? The Ocean State is driven by its "Blue Economy", and defense is a leading sector in it, supporting development of innovative undersea and other naval technologies.
6th Annual Genocide Studies Conference: "Informational Tools of Genocide" Friday, October 27, 2023 12:00 p.m. Virtual Event For the U.S. Naval War College 6th Annual Genocide Studies Conference this year, the theme is "Informational Tools of Genocide."
Lectures of Opportunity: "Geoengineering the Earth's Climate" Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:30 p.m. Virtual Event The Combined Naval Address on Climate, Energy and Environment is a joint effort to share perspectives and enhance educational opportunities in the intersection of climate, energy and environment with national security.
Issues in National Security: "Space & National Security" Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4:30 p.m. Spruance 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.
Lectures of Opportunity: "The Israel-Gaza War: A Strategic Overview" Monday, October 23, 2023 12:00 p.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 Professors Heidi Lane and Hayat Alvi will provide an overview of the background and current implications of the war between Israel and Hamas, as well as discussion about the strategic implications for the region.
Lectures of Opportunity: "Just War and Unjust Actors" Thursday, October 19, 2023 12:00 p.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 Just War Tradition provides a framework for evaluating the morality of armed conflict. It has been a guide for military practitioners and political decision-makers dating back to Cicero and Augustine.
U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Columbus Day Holiday Monday, October 09, 2023 U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841 The U.S. Naval War College will be closed October 9th, 2023 to observe the Columbus Day holiday.