U.S. Naval War College Graduation: June 2020 Jun. 24, 2020 10:00 a.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 Established in 1884, U.S. Naval War College is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. More than 50,000 students have graduated since its first class of nine students in 1885 and about 300 of today’s active duty admirals, generals and senior executive service leaders are alumni.
Apr 07 2020 POSTPONED: "Issues in National Security Lecture 7: The Arctic Ocean Region and American Power" 4:30 p.m. Pringle 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.
Apr 14 2020 POSTPONED: "Issues in National Security Lecture 8: The North Korea Problem: Solve or Manage?" 4:30 p.m. Pringle 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.
Apr 27 2020 Lectures of Opportunity: "China: Trends in Naval Officer Professional Military Education" 12:00 p.m. Conolly Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 Since 2016, the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has enacted reforms designed to produce a more professional, capable fighting force.
Apr 30 2020 Lectures of Opportunity: "Thinking About China’s Future" 12:00 p.m. Conolly Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 China’s leaders envision their nation by mid-century will be a super power. What if they are wrong? This lecture will examine the drivers of China’s growing national power as well as pervasive weaknesses with China.
May 12 2020 POSTPONED: "Issues in National Security Lecture 9: Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response" 4:30 p.m. Pringle 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.
May 19 2020 POSTPONED: "Issues in National Security Lecture 10: Feral Cities" 4:30 p.m. Pringle 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.
May 27 2020 Lectures of Opportunity: "The Outlaw Ocean" 12:00 p.m. Conolly Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 There are few remaining frontiers on our planet. But perhaps the wildest, and least understood, are the world's oceans: too big to police, and under no clear international authority, these immense regions of treacherous water play host to rampant criminality and exploitation.
Jun 16 2020 Current Strategy Forum: "Strategies for Prevailing in Great Power Competition" 12:00 p.m. Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 This year marks the 70th annual Current Strategy Forum (CSF) at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. The first CSF was held on May 9, 1949 under the title “Round Table Talks.”
Jun 26 2020 3rd International Wargaming Introductory Course 8:00 a.m. U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 This year will be the third annual International Wargaming Course designed for international officers.
Jul 27 2020 U.S. Naval War College Faculty Cloister 9:00 a.m. Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841 This event constitutes an important component of the formal U.S. Naval War College (NWC) environment. The cloister recognizes significant achievements of the NWC faculty and includes a presentation of awards as well as new faculty introductions.