Past Events

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) event calendar is expansive. Through reflection and examination, past NWC events may still highlight our educational and research position in the naval community and the wider defense audience.

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U.S. Naval War College Past Events

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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Columbus Day Holiday

Monday, October 10, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed October 10th, 2022 to observe the Columbus Day holiday.

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Issues in National Security: "Space & National Security"

Tuesday, October 04, 2022
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.

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Hybrid Warfare and Climate Change

Thursday, September 29, 2022
1:00 p.m.
Virtual Event

The Hybrid Warfare and Climate Change online conference explores how China and Russia can use hybrid warfare tactics to further exploit vulnerabilities caused by climate change impacts.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "The Global Order at Sea: Why Do Navies Matter to Statecraft?"

Thursday, September 22, 2022
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The late nineteenth century took the relevance of naval power to statecraft to an unprecedented global scale. By the mid-twentieth century, the global order at sea was predominantly the result of the status and fighting superiority of national fleets.

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Issues in National Security: "Mahan and the Struggle for World Power"

Monday, September 19, 2022
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.