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: "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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Issues in National Security: "Man vs. Machine"

Tuesday, September 26, 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.

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25th International Seapower Symposium: "Security Through Partnership"

Tuesday, September 19-22, 2023
8:00 a.m.
Newport, Rhode Island

The purpose of the International Seapower Symposium (ISS) is to provide a forum for senior international naval leaders to discuss common maritime challenges and opportunities to enhance international maritime security cooperation.

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Lectures of Opportunity: "China and Strategic Competition: Some Historical Foundations"

Tuesday, September 05, 2023
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

This lecture presents an overview of China’s history since the early nineteenth century, with the purpose of helping better understand why Chinese President Xi Jinping and other high-level leaders in the People’s Republic of China respond the way they do to international and domestic events.