Spring Electives Fair Tuesday, February 14, 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.
Lectures of Opportunity: "Rising Tensions in the East China Sea" Monday, February 13, 2023 12:00 p.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 China's Xi Jinping professed in 2012, shortly before he was elected president, that the Chinese dream is "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation." Since then, China has sought to become a naval power and expanded its law enforcement agency and authorized to use weapons to it.
New Student Orientation Monday, February 13-15, 2023 8:00 a.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, 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: "Combined Naval Address on Climate, Energy & Environment" Thursday, February 09, 2023 12:40 p.m. Virtual Event The NPS Climate & Security Network is pleased to host the next collaborative effort of the Naval Education Enterprise focused on climate and security.
Issues in National Security: "Homeland Defense" Tuesday, February 07, 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: "Remote Warfare, the Warrior Ethos, and the Just War Tradition" Monday, February 06, 2023 12:00 p.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841 What is wrong with "drone" warfare? There have been several arguments in the literature that there is something morally wrong in principle with the remote application of lethal means in combat.
Navy Information Warfighting Development Center Carrier Hunt Game Wednesday, January 25, 2023 8:00 a.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 The Naval War College will host a team from the Navy Information Warfighting Development Center who will facilitate an interactive board game called "Carrier Hunt."
Lectures of Opportunity: "Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad" Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:00 p.m. Hybrid Event This presentation summarizes Dr. Delmont’s recent book on the experience of African Americans during World War II.
Issues in National Security: "Humanitarian Assistance" Tuesday, January 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.
National Security Significance of the Changing Climate: Naval Climate Engagement Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 a.m. Virtual Event The National Security Significance of the Changing Climate Conference seeks to highlight the work of various U.S. naval community’s efforts in climate as well as international engagement.