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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Lectures of Opportunity: "Implications of Events in Afghanistan"

Monday, August 30, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Virtual Event

This will be a panel discussion with faculty members from the National Security Affairs department giving their own perspectives and analyses about what has happened with the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.

Navy Band Northeast's rock band, Rhode Island Sound at Times Square 2019

Salute to Summer Free Concert & Fireworks Show

Saturday, August 28, 2021
4:00 p.m.
Naval Station Newport, 690 Peary St, Newport, RI 02841

Naval Station Newport MWR will be hosting a “Salute to Summer” free concert and fireworks show on Saturday, August 28th at Naval Station Newport.

Conolly Hall with chairs around a conference table at U.S. Naval War College.

Lectures of Opportunity: "Talking about Virtue Ethics"

Wednesday, August 25, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Conolly Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

In the first of a series of different moral perspectives that we use in the College of Leadership and Ethics, we will discuss Virtue Ethics.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "China and Climate Change"

Monday, August 23, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Virtual Event

This talk is designed to provide an overview of China’s climate policy, the factors and strategies that underpin it, and what the implications are for U.S. national interests.

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NWC Talks: Lt. Col. Ross Coffey Examines Combatant Commands

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

U.S. Naval War College is proud to present a video series called “NWC Talks.” Our intent is to spotlight and share the expertise of our world-class faculty, whose scholarship covers the globe in breadth and reach.

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Issues in National Security: "Winston Churchill: Statesman and War Leader"

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
4:30 p.m.
Virtual Event

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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Joint Military Operations Course Begins

Friday, August 06, 2021
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

The Joint Military Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 6th, 2021 and concludes on November 5th, 2021. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Theater Security Decision Making Course Begins

Friday, August 06, 2021
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

The Theater Security Decision Making course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 6th, 2021 and concludes on November 4th, 2021. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

Phil M. Haun, dean of academics, U.S. Naval War College (NWC), provides opening remarks at the Future Warfighting Symposium in NWC’s Spruance Auditorium, Aug. 6.

Future Warfighting Symposium

Thursday, August 05, 2021
8:00 a.m.
Virtual Event

The Future Warfighting Symposium launches the U.S. Naval War College’s academic year with a symposium on emerging technologies, cyber war and space operations.