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SUMMARY:Populist Leaders and Foreign Policy: Sovereigntism on the Rise?
DESCRIPTION:German Marshall Fund | Virtual event \nDescription: In recent times\, populist leaders and parties have gained increasing prominence on the international scene\, from President Donald Trump in the United States to Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party or Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Fratelli d’Italia. Beyond the domestic scene\, their influence on their countries’ foreign relations is also growing. Scholars have traditionally focused on the effects of populism on domestic politics and policy\, but newer academic inquiry is increasingly interested in the foreign policy implications of populist leadership. The working paper titled “Populist Leaders and Foreign Policy Rhetoric: A Comparative Study of Hungary and Austria” presented at this discussion examines the national security strategy documents of Austria and Hungary\, as well as of parliamentary debates and public speeches of populist actors\, to ascertain whether there has been an increase in sovereigntist foreign policy rhetoric in these countries. Through a mixed methods analysis\, the research assessed whether there are similarities in Austria and Hungary in foreign policy communication on topics such as immigration\, the EU\, and Russia. Beyond exploring changes in the foreign policy rhetoric of populists\, the discussion will also touch on the international policy implications of such actors assuming power in Europe and beyond. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/populist-leaders-and-foreign-policy-sovereigntism-on-the-rise/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Future of the Indo-Pacific with the Coast Guard Commandant
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic and International Studies | Virtual Event \nDescription: Please join the CSIS International Security Program (ISP) for a discussion with the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard\, Admiral Linda L. Fagan\, on current and future challenges in the Indo-Pacific on Monday\, April 29\, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.  Admiral Fagan will sit down for a virtual\, livestreamed discussion with Dr. Seth G. Jones\, CSIS senior vice president\, Harold Brown Chair\, and ISP director. The pair will discuss Admiral Fagan’s recent trips to the region and her assessment of U.S. involvement in the coming years. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/the-future-of-the-indo-pacific-with-the-coast-guard-commandant/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:A back-to-business birthday: Priorities for the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council | In-Person & Virtual Event \nDescription: Please join the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, for a hybrid public event evaluating priorities for the milestone NATO Summit taking place in Washington\, DC\, this summer. Held in partnership with the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania\, this event will take place on Monday\, April 29\, from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET at the  Atlantic Council’s headquarters (1030 15th St NW\, 12th Floor\, Washington\, DC 20005) and virtually. As NATO accelerates preparations for its 75th Anniversary Summit taking place in Washington this July\, the transatlantic alliance will have much to celebrate. The accession of Finland and Sweden has added two highly-capable militaries to NATO’s roster. Allies bolstered NATO’s regional force posture and readiness with the adoption of a new suite of defense plans. And after decades of underinvestment\, NATO’s European allies have ramped up defense spending in support of Ukraine and in recognition of the mounting Russian threat. These causes for celebration are\, however\, juxtaposed with a deteriorating security environment and a collection of unfinished business from last year’s Vilnius Summit. Securing the future of the world’s most successful military alliance will require this year’s Summit to be one of implementation. NATO will be expected to take action to improve the under-equipped state of its defense industrial base\, to reinforce its vulnerable eastern flank\, and to demonstrate executability of its defense plans while also preparing for a new slate of challenges cutting across domains and beyond the military alliance’s traditional area of responsibility. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/a-back-to-business-birthday-priorities-for-the-2024-nato-summit-in-washington/
LOCATION:1030 15TH STREET\, NW 12TH FLOOR WASHINGTON\, DC 20005
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SUMMARY:Understanding Territorial Withdrawal: Israeli Occupations and Exits
DESCRIPTION:Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies | Virtual Event  \nDescription: Rob Geist Pinfold\, Lecturer in International Peace and Security at Durham University’s School of Government and International Affairs; Research Fellow at the Peace Research Center Prague and Kings College London’s Centre for Grand Strategy; Senior Fellow at Charles University’s Herzl Center for Israel Studies\, delivers a seminar in the Bologna Institute for Policy Research Seminar Series. The event is hosted by Eugene Finkel\, Kenneth H. Keller Associate Professor of International Affairs\, SAIS Europe. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/understanding-territorial-withdrawal-israeli-occupations-and-exits/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240430T090000
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SUMMARY:Beyond China's Black Box: Trends Shaping China’s Foreign and Security Policy Decision-Making under Xi Jinping
DESCRIPTION:Center for New American Studies| Virtual event \nDescription: China’s foreign and security policy decision-making apparatus is often described as a metaphorical black box. A forthcoming report from CNAS argues it is possible to develop a better understanding of the people\, institutions\, processes\, and pressures that go into making China’s policies toward the world during Xi Jinping’s “new era.” \nOn April 30\, 2024\, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) will host a virtual event featuring Jacob Stokes\, Senior Fellow in the Indo-Pacific Security Program\, CNAS; Jude Blanchette\, Freeman Chair in China Studies\, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS); Amanda Hsaio\, Senior Analyst\, China\, International Crisis Group (ICG); and Rorry Daniels\, Managing Director\, Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI)\, and Senior Fellow\, Center for China Analysis\, ASPI. Panelists will discuss the report’s analysis and recommendations as well as larger trends in China’s foreign and security policy decision-making under Xi. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/beyond-chinas-black-box-trends-shaping-chinas-foreign-and-security-policy-decision-making-under-xi-jinping/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Summit on the future of energy
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council | In-Person & Virtual Event \nDescription: The Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center (GEC)\, in partnership with Politecnico di Torino and World Energy Council Italy\, is hosting the summit on the future of energy as part of Planet Week and the 2024 G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate\, Energy\, and Environment in Torino\, Italy. This year’s G7 comes at a moment of tremendous geopolitical uncertainty and Torino provides a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the partnerships between G7 nations as they navigate how to empower a secure and sustainable future together. Join us as we bring together leaders from government\, civil society\, and industry to discuss energy and climate security\, financing\, and cutting-edge technologies. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/summit-on-the-future-of-energy/
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SUMMARY:Strengthening U.S. Critical Minerals Security: A Fireside Conversation with Frank Fannon
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic and International Studies | Virtual Event \nDescription: Critical minerals are foundational for national\, economic and energy security. Historically\, the United States was one of the world’s leading mining jurisdictions. But over the last three decades\, it has been bypassed by China\, which has positioned minerals at the center of its domestic industrial strategy and foreign policy. Today\, China is the dominant player in global mineral production and processing. The need to address U.S. critical minerals shortfalls has become a key bipartisan priority Frank Fannon\, Inaugural Assistant Secretary of State\, Bureau of Energy Resources (2018-2021)\, will join Gracelin Baskaran\, Director\, Project on Critical Minerals Security\, CSIS\, to discuss a stocktake of U.S. critical minerals policies and outcomes\, whether the Inflation Reduction Act and Foreign Entity of Concern rules are providing adequate carrots and sticks to achieve its goals\, and what more could and should the U.S. do. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/strengthening-u-s-critical-minerals-security-a-fireside-conversation-with-frank-fannon/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Climate Diplomacy in South Asia: Transboundary Challenges\, Collective Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Stimson Center | Virtual Event \nDescription: Climate change has no borders. In the face of escalating climate-induced vulnerabilities and transboundary disasters\, South Asian states find themselves at a crossroads where regional cooperation is imperative for effective adaptation and mitigation. From the interconnected challenges of managing transboundary water resources to addressing the urgent issue of climate-induced migration\, the region faces a complex web of geopolitical\, socio-economic\, and environmental hurdles. Despite shared vulnerabilities and similar institutional frameworks\, structural barriers such as data secrecy and outdated agreements often hinder the path toward meaningful cooperation. Entrenched geopolitical rivalry plays an enormous role in perpetuating these barriers\, but there are feasible steps each country can take to overcome them. South Asian Voices collaborated with The Third Pole on a series aimed at igniting dialogue and action for a more collaborative approach to combating climate change in South Asia. In this event\, authors of the series will reflect on their recent contributions to SAV. From examining transboundary approaches to tackling climate migration\, water sharing\, and disaster management\, the panel will discuss key challenges to effective regional cooperation and identify concrete ways forward. \nThe registration link can be found below. 
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/climate-diplomacy-in-south-asia-transboundary-challenges-collective-solutions/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation with Greg Ryckman
DESCRIPTION:Intelligence and National Security Alliance| Virtual Event  \nDescription: Join us for a virtual Coffee & Conversation with Greg Ryckman\, Deputy Director for Global Integration\, DIA\, on Wednesday\, May 1\, from 10:00 – 10:45 am ET! \nModerated by INSA President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg\, topics for discussion include: \n\nThe role of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in the future of intelligence gathering and analysis\nEnhancing DIA’s intelligence capabilities through integrated intelligence centers\nFostering professional growth and expertise within the analysis career field\nLeveraging partnerships with industry and academia to advance intelligence capabilities\n …and more!\n\n\nPlus\, there will be ample time for audience Q&A! \nAll registrants will receive a link to the session recording! \n\nThe registration link can be found below.  
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/coffee-conversation-with-greg-ryckman/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:DoD’s Warfighting Concept with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic and International Studies | In-Person & Virtual event \nDescription: Please join the CSIS International Security Program (ISP) and the U.S. Naval Institute for a Maritime Security Dialogue event featuring ADM Christopher Grady\, USN\, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. ADM Grady and RADM Raymond A. Spicer\, USN (Ret.)\, chief executive officer and publisher\, U.S. Naval Institute\, will discuss how the Navy is helping to implement Joint Warfighting Concept 3.0\, a renewed framework for addressing emerging threats and protecting America’s interests abroad. The Vice Chairman will share insights into how the joint force is working to innovate combat-ready capabilities faster than U.S. competitors. Dr. Seth G. Jones\, CSIS senior vice president\, Harold Brown Chair\, and ISP director will offer opening remarks. The Maritime Security Dialogue  series brings together CSIS and the U.S. Naval Institute\, two of the nation’s most respected non-partisan institutions. The series highlights the unique challenges facing the Navy\, Marine Corps\, and Coast Guard from national level maritime policy to naval concept development and program design. Given budgetary challenges\, technological opportunities\, and ongoing strategic adjustments\, the nature and employment of U.S. maritime forces are likely to undergo significant change over the next ten to fifteen years. The Maritime Security Dialogue provides an unmatched forum for discussion of these issues with the nation’s maritime leaders. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/dods-warfighting-concept-with-the-vice-chairman-of-the-joint-chiefs-of-staff/
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SUMMARY:Pivotal States: Russia and U.S. Global Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | Virtual event \nDescription: Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine has brought bilateral relations with the United States to their lowest point since the Cuban missile crisis. Yet Russia remains a global actor that holds immense sway over a wide variety of other U.S. foreign policy priorities\, including strategic competition with China\, challenges with Iran and North Korea\, and safeguarding the health of the global economy. Faced with this new reality\, how can U.S. policymakers support security in Europe while also making progress on their other foreign policy objectives where Russia matters? And with Vladimir Putin claiming to be at war with the West\, how might the United States avert catastrophe with Russia? \nPlease join the director of the Carnegie Endowment’s American Statecraft Program\, Christopher S. Chivvis\, for an in-person edition of the Pivotal States series and a discussion of Washington’s strategic alternatives in its policy toward Russia with Fiona Hill and Andrew S. Weiss. The event will also stream concurrently on the Carnegie Endowment’s YouTube channel. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/pivotal-states-russia-and-u-s-global-strategy/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Business Case for Democracy: The Private Sector's Role in Healthy Civic Life
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic and International Studies | In-Person & Virtual event \nDescription: The CSIS Defending Democratic Institutions Project\, as part of its  Civics at Work Initiative\, will host a conversation on The Business Case for Democracy alongside the Karsh Institute of Democracy on Thursday\, May 2 at 1:00 PM ET. Distinguished speakers include Suzanne Spaulding\, Director of the Defending Democratic Institutions Project and Senior Adviser for Homeland Security\, and J. Michael Luttig\, a distinguished fellow in law and democracy at the Karsh Institute\, Former Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit\, and former general counsel for Boeing. The conversation will be moderated by Melody Barnes\, Executive Director of the Karsh Institute of Democracy at the University of Virginia. Democracy is neither invincible nor inevitable. What are the ways that the private sector can help us shape and strengthen democratic institutions\, including the rule of law and the preservation of free speech? What responsibility do businesses have in helping strengthen the civic space? These are a few of the questions that will be addressed in this virtual event highlighting the important role of businesses in sustaining our democracy. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/the-business-case-for-democracy-the-private-sectors-role-in-healthy-civic-life/
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SUMMARY:North American Economic Security in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic and International Studies | In-Person & Virtual event \nDescription:Join the Americas Program and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce for a discussion on the opportunities to strengthen North American economic security in an era of geopolitical uncertainty. The economies of the United States\, Canada\, and Mexico\, are highly integrated and underpinned by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Together\, Canada\, the United States\, and Mexico comprise almost a third of global GDP. As governments and companies alike increasingly prioritize economic resilience and security in response to larger geopolitical forces\, there are significant opportunities for enhancing cross-continent trade and investment to the mutual benefit of all three countries. This event will bring together former trade negotiators from the three USMCA countries who will discuss the state of North American cooperation and integration as well as opportunities and challenges in the lead up to the 2026 USMCA review. It will also investigate the growing relevance of North American economic security as a shared policy objective\, delve into the political context\, pathways to greater economic integration\, as well as the major risks and opportunities facing businesses\, among other key issues. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/north-american-economic-security-in-an-era-of-geopolitical-uncertainty/
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SUMMARY:The Russia-Ukraine War: An End in Sight?
DESCRIPTION:Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies | Virtual Event \nDescription: \n\n\n\n \n\nH. 8:00 am EDT / H. 2:00 pm CEST\nVeronica Anghel\, Lecturer\, JHU SAIS Europe; Visiting Fellow\, Robert Schuman Center\, European University Institute\, Hal Brands\, Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Professor\, JHU SAIS\, Keith Gessen\, Journalist; Assistant Professor of Journalism\, Columbia University\, Michael Kofman\, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/the-russia-ukraine-war-an-end-in-sight/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:JACK LIVE! A SPECIAL COUNSEL PODCAST
DESCRIPTION:Michael V. Hayden Center | In-Person & Virtual Event \nDescription: The Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence\, Policy\, and International Security invites you to join us on May 7th at 7 pm E as we host a rare live presentation of JACK: A Special Counsel Podcast with Allison Gill & Andrew McCabe. JACK follows and examines the Department of Justice’s investigations of Donald J. Trump and the Special Counsel process that has led to his unprecedented indictment\, as well as the criminal charges in Georgia\, and civil and criminal cases in New York. Of special interest to our Hayden Center audience will be a discussion of the federal indictment alleging his unauthorized retention and inappropriate storage of national defense information at his Mar a Lago residence and obstruction of government attempts to retrieve them. \nOur guests include the co-hosts of the podcast: \nDr. Allison Gill\, Executive Producer and Host of The Daily Beans podcast\, JACK: A Special Counsel Podcast\, and Mueller She Wrote podcast; comedian; former federal government executive; and veteran; \nAndrew McCabe\, Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government\, Host of JACK: A Special Counsel Podcast\, and former Acting Director and Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation with a lifetime of service within the Department of Justice. \nThey will be joined by their special guest: \nBrian D. Greer\, former Senior Intelligence Service attorney at the Central Intelligence Agency’s Office of General Counsel including service as chief of staff to General Counsel Caroline Krass\, deputy chief of the OGC’s Litigation Division\, and an operations attorney in the Weapons and Counterproliferation Mission Center and the East Asia Division. \nThere will be time for audience questions. The event will be recorded and posted on our website and YouTube channel. Immediately following the event\, there will be a reception for all in-person attendees across the hall in room 125. \nREGISTRATION: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/2000418/1968319/
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/jack-live-a-special-counsel-podcast/
LOCATION:Van Metre Hall Auditorium 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, Virginia
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T143000
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SUMMARY:Transnational Organized Crime in Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:United States Institute of Peace | In-Person Event \nDescription: Southeast Asia has become a major breeding ground for transnational criminal networks emanating from China. These organizations operate illegal and unregulated online gambling and sophisticated scamming operations that steal an estimated $64 billion a year from millions of victims around the world. Their compounds — which frequently resemble penal institutions due to their reliance on forced labor — are often established in partnership with powerful local elites\, sometimes in urban centers of countries with weak or corrupt governance. From their foothold in Southeast Asia\, these criminal networks are increasingly building a presence elsewhere in the world\, with signs that they seek connectivity with organized criminal groups globally. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/transnational-organized-crime-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:U.S. Institute of Peace 2301 Constitution Ave\, Washington\, DC 20037
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T170000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening the middleground of the defense-industrial landscape
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council | In-Person & Virtual Event \nDescription: Please join the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Forward Defense program for the next event in the Captains of Industry series titled “Strengthening the middleground of the defense-industrial landscape” on Monday\, May 13\, 2024\, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET at the Atlantic Council headquarters and via livestream. This event features a moderated discussion about the role middleground companies play to strengthen the defense-industrial ecosystem\, with John Goodman\, Chief Executive Officer\, Accenture Federal Services\, William J. Lynn III\, Chairman Chief Executive Officer of Leonardo DRS\, and Ellen M. Lord\, former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment. The Pentagon’s National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS) expresses the imperative of “strengthening and modernizing our defense industrial base ecosystem” and sets priorities for meeting those challenges. In ecology\, middleground is the land which buffers and intermediates the needs of pristine nature and human-dominated spaces. So too\, in a healthy defense-industrial ecosystem\, do companies occupying the middleground between ubiquitous small companies and preponderant big ones play important\, salutary roles. The captains of industry assembled for this event will discuss issues that face these middleground companies\, and how public policies and corporate strategies can address them. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/strengthening-the-middleground-of-the-defense-industrial-landscape/
LOCATION:1030 15TH STREET\, NW 12TH FLOOR WASHINGTON\, DC 20005
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T170000
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SUMMARY:The Red Zone: Charting Paths to Resilience in the Climate-Conflict Nexus
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic and International Studies | In-Person & Virtual event \nDescription: The interplay between climate change and conflict has exacerbated humanitarian crisis and human insecurity globally. In an era marked by rising temperatures\, water scarcity\, and protracted conflict–from the arid landscapes of the Middle East to land degradation of Sub-Saharan Africa–the impact of climate shocks and violence is unmistakable and costly. The humanitarian sector must respond to the gravest needs while navigating the complex terrain of climate adaptation in crisis-affected regions\, overcoming funding barriers\, and bolstering resilience against climate variability. It is imperative that the international community mobilizes resources and implements robust strategies to address these intertwined challenges\, ensuring the protection and well-being of vulnerable communities. The Washington Humanitarian Forum 2024 will feature conversations at the intersection of climate change\, conflict\, and finance. The intersection of these crises magnifies vulnerabilities\, leaving populations even more susceptible to extreme weather events and increased violence. The conference will spotlight this nexus and emphasize the imperative for swift and substantial climate financing to bolster resilience and alleviate human suffering. Join us as we explore innovative climate solutions\, forge new partnerships between sectors\, and advocate for urgent policy action to address the pressing challenges of climate change and conflict on a global scale. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/the-red-zone-charting-paths-to-resilience-in-the-climate-conflict-nexus/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240516T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240516T100000
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SUMMARY:Space-Based ISR: Confronting the China Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Intelligence and National Security Alliance| In-Person Event  \nDescription: Join 200 intelligence and national security colleagues on Thursday\, May 16 from 7:45-10:00 am for a TS//SI/TK classified program\, Space-Based ISR: Confronting the China Challenge. \nThe event will kick off with a networking breakfast followed by a keynote from Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon\, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Intelligence\, U.S. Space Force. Following the keynote\, senior government and industry leaders will engage in a panel discussion focused on transitioning from airborne to space-based assets\, evolving capabilities of the PRC and the associated challenges…and more! \nAdditional Speakers Coming Soon! \nThe registration link can be found below.  
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/space-based-isr-confronting-the-china-challenge/
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SUMMARY:The inaugural OSINT Tech Expo.
DESCRIPTION:OSINT Foundation | In-Person event \nEvent Description: The OSINT Foundation\, a professional association of the Intelligence Community (IC) open-source intelligence practitioners\, announces the inaugural OSINT Tech Expo. The Expo will provide attendees an opportunity to hear from Government OSINT technical leaders from three IC agencies who will present short “lightening talks” on their current efforts\, challenges\, or outlook for the future of the OSINT discipline. \nThe OSINT Tech Expo brings OSINT professionals together to network and hear first-hand from Government OSINT technical leaders who will speak each hour\, and to visit the exhibit area where up to 23 OSINT-related exhibitors will showcase the latest in OSINT technology and related services. \nAgenda:\n    8am – 8:55am       Networking [pastries and light refreshments will be provided] \n    9am – 9:15am       Air Force OSINT Speaker\n    9:15 – 10:00am     Exhibitor Area Open\n    10 – 10:15am        DIA OSINT Speaker\n    10:15 – 11:00am   Exhibitor Area Open\n    11 – 11:15am        CIA OSINT Speaker\n    11:15- – noon        Final Opportunity For Exhibitor Area \nThe event is open to U.S. Citizens and foreign government personnel sponsored by the Intelligence Community. The event is free of charge to OSINT Foundation members and U.S. Government personnel. There is a $20 fee for all non OSINT Foundation members. All non OSINT Foundation members must register & pay prior to the event. We cannot accept payment onsite. All funds raised from the Expo will benefit the OSINT Foundation Scholarship Fund. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/the-inaugural-osint-tech-expo/
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SUMMARY:The Next Generation of National Security Leaders: A Conversation with Major General Arnold Punaro
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic and International Studies | In-Person & Virtual event \nDescription: DOD-confirmed civilian and military leaders have some of the most important and impactful positions in our government. The Senate Armed Services Committee handles the nominations for these top national security positions\, and it is vital to get the most highly qualified civilian and military leaders confirmed. How does America get the best people into these critical national security positions despite a broken confirmation process? Please join CSIS and Major General Arnold Punaro\, USMC (Ret.)\, former Staff Director of the Senate Armed Service Committee and author of IF CONFIRMED: An Insider’s View of the National Security Confirmation Process\, for a discussion about the complexities and challenges of the Senate confirmation process\, plus recommendations to fix it\, with experts who have lived it. Panelists include former Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator Sam Nunn; former Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Senator Saxby Chambliss; and former Commandant of the Marine Corps\, Supreme Allied Commander Europe\, and National Security Advisor\, General Jim Jones\, USMC (Ret.). The discussion will be moderated by award-winning Fox News Chief National Security correspondent Jennifer Griffin. All profits from the book will be donated to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Copies of  IF CONFIRMED will be available for guests to purchase at the event. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/the-next-generation-of-national-security-leaders-a-conversation-with-major-general-arnold-punaro/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240529T130000
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SUMMARY:Today’s Challenges\, Tomorrow’s Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | In-Person Event \nDescription: Join the Carnegie Endowment for Today’s Challenges\, Tomorrow’s Leaders\, a special half-day conference designed to engage early-career professionals and students hosted by the 2023-2024 James C. Gaither Junior Fellows. Over the course of three sessions\, leading experts and emerging voices in the foreign policy space will discuss issues impacting youth around the world\, including the evolving global order and role of institutions\, climate change\, artificial intelligence (AI)\, radicalization\, and shifts in the information landscape. Through the conference’s panels\, we will explore the factors that will shape future foreign policy and invite participants to engage with pressing questions of the moment. How can the principles of global governance be reformed to better reflect the challenges Gen Z faces\, such as climate change\, AI governance\, and nuclear security? In addressing the radicalization of youth by powerful non-state actors and illicit networks\, what strategies do policymakers have to counter these influences? How has a changing information space shaped the world and how can emerging policy scholars navigate this evolving environment? Join us for an in-person discussion on how to address these critical challenges in the world that we’ve inherited. A light reception will be hosted at the beginning of the event. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/todays-challenges-tomorrows-leaders/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240530T133000
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CREATED:20240521T181338Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Democracy in the Americas
DESCRIPTION:United States Institute of Peace | In-Person Event \nDescription: The Inter-American Democratic Charter establishes democracy as essential for the development of the Americas\, highlighting the need for strong democratic institutions in the face of global challenges. Integral to this initiative are the Friends of the Democratic Charter\, established in 2004 to elevate the Charter’s role and ensure its proactive application in democratic governance. Their involvement brings valuable insight and advocacy\, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and mutual support among nations to confront both political and socio-economic challenges that threaten democracy. Join USIP and the Carter Center for a conversation focused on strengthening democracy across the hemisphere. The discussion will bring together the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter\, leaders and experts to formulate actionable strategies for democratic resilience\, share best practices and examine lessons learned in democratic preservation to ensure that democracy continues to thrive and benefit the peoples of the Americas. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/strengthening-democracy-in-the-americas/
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CREATED:20240521T174728Z
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SUMMARY:Can Connectivity Reconnect the EU and Türkiye?
DESCRIPTION:German Marshall Fund |In-Person Event \nDescription: Amid a stalled accession process and a lack of progress on critical issues such as structured foreign policy dialogue\, visa liberalization\, and customs union modernization\, the EU and Türkiye need a positive agenda to guide their relations. Connectivity initiatives prevail as a new ground for cooperation given geopolitical developments and geo-economic shifts\, and the Middle Corridor is a promising avenue for linking Europe to Central Asia and beyond\, facilitating transportation and access to energy resources. In addition\, Türkiye’s proposal of the Development Corridor further underscores its commitment to enhancing connectivity\, offering a North-South axis in Iraq that connects Basra to Türkiye and extends to Europe and the Middle Corridor. Türkiye stands poised as a significant potential partner for EU connectivity as it leverages its strategic location and robust network of relationships\, especially within the Council of Turkic States. Join us for a conversation on the opportunities and challenges of cooperation on connectivity between Türkiye and the EU. A light lunch will be served before the event. Please RSVP by May 27 by clicking the button above. Should you have any questions or require special assistance\, please contact contact Ceylan Canbilek at ccanbilek@gmfus.org. This event is part of a series of events and analyses organized by the GMF-Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) Fellowship on Türkiye\, Europe\, and Global Issues. The fellowship was launched in 2017. The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a nonpartisan policy organization committed to the idea that the United States and Europe are stronger together. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/can-connectivity-reconnect-the-eu-and-turkiye/
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SUMMARY:US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the future for US-EU trade
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council | Virtual Event \nDescription: On Monday\, June 3 at 1:00 p.m. ET\, the Atlantic Council is hosting an #ACFrontPage conversation featuring United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai on how the United States and European Union (EU) should evolve the transatlantic trade relationship to reflect new geopolitical realities. As the Bretton Woods system marks its eightieth anniversary\, there is growing recognition that the international financial and trading system should adapt to the realities of the modern global economy. But how it adapts\, and what founding principles it holds on to\, will be critical. Through the post-war years and beyond\, strong trade relations between the United States and Europe provided increased prosperity and security and have been a stabilizing force. However\, today both sides of the Atlantic are confronting new geopolitical and geoeconomic realities\, which have triggered debate over the future of this order—and mirror similar challenges the transatlantic alliance faced in the early postwar years. These strategic challenges have sparked new action around economic security\, including\, for example\, export controls\, investment screening\, and\, most recently\, Washington’s imposition of higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles\, semiconductors\, critical minerals\, batteries\, and more. Transatlantic coordination on these challenges will be critical to build greater resilience to any response from Beijing and other challengers\, and the revitalization and restoration of the global economic system is a mission of the Atlantic Council’s Bretton Woods 2.0 project. Placing today’s challenges in the context of the original vision for Bretton Woods and the fight for democracy\, Ambassador Tai joins the Atlantic Council for a moderated conversation on these critical issues\, the future of US-EU trade relations\, and the nexus of trade\, economic policy\, and national security. This edition of #ACFrontPage will be livestreamed on Atlantic Council TV\, YouTube\, Facebook\, and X (formerly Twitter). This event is open to the public\, including media\, via the livestream. To join us virtually\, please complete the registration form. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/us-trade-representative-katherine-tai-on-the-future-for-us-eu-trade/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Strategic Landpower Dialogue: A Conversation with GEN James Rainey
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic and International Studies| In-Person & Virtual Event \nDescription: Please join the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) for our fourth Strategic Landpower Dialogue event\, featuring General James Rainey\, Commanding General\, United States Army Futures Command. The discussion will explore Army modernization efforts\, future investment priorities\, and the development of the Army’s next warfighting concept. The Strategic Landpower Dialogue is a quarterly event series that serves as a unique source of data and insight into the current thinking of and future challenges facing the U.S. Army and land-based forces across the services. The series convenes senior Army officers and leaders to discuss the most critical landpower issues. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/strategic-landpower-dialogue-a-conversation-with-gen-james-rainey/
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SUMMARY:Paths to progress: Race\, equity\, and democracy
DESCRIPTION:The Brookings Institution | Virtual Event \nDescription: Our country’s overall progress is undeniably linked to race relations and the well-being of various racial groups. People across racial and ethnic identities desire financial security\, health\, affordable housing\, quality schools\, and safe neighborhoods\, along with confidence that our government and leaders act with a sense of fairness. The differing outcomes across racial lines on basic quality of life measures make racial equity a pivotal issue for the upcoming U.S. presidential election. On Monday\, June 3\, the new Center for Community Uplift (CCU) at Brookings\, directed by Senior Fellow Andre M. Perry\, will explore how different racial groups perceive their progress on measures of well-being and economic security. The “Paths to Progress” event is co-hosted by HUMANLEVEL\, an initiative founded by artist and activist John Legend that promotes systemic change and racial equity across American communities. Differentiating from the dominant discourse around racial divisions\, “Paths to Progress” will address racial equity as a unifying priority and an issue at stake in the upcoming presidential election. Featured scholars and practitioners will focus on our interconnectedness with the aim of forming a policy agenda around achieving collective prosperity. John Legend will lead an intimate conversation on solutions that eliminate discrimination\, racism\, and exclusion. This event is part of Election ’24: Issues at Stake\, a Brookings initiative that aims to bring public attention to consequential policy issues confronting voters and policymakers in the run up to the 2024 election. This includes equipping leaders with insights and policy ideas to help them govern in 2025 and beyond. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/paths-to-progress-race-equity-and-democracy/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Securing Medical Supply Chains – The Role of Transatlantic Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic and International Studies| In-Person & Virtual Event \nDescription: The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in medical supply chains serving patients in the United States and the European Union. Since then\, leaders on both sides of the Atlantic have considered plans and policies designed to combat future disruptions. Recently\, The OECD published a report on Securing Medical Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World. The CSIS Scholl Chair in International Business will host an event to explore how the United States\, EU\, and private sector can work across the Atlantic to strengthen medical supply chains. Further speakers to be announced. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/securing-medical-supply-chains-the-role-of-transatlantic-cooperation/
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SUMMARY:Supreme Allied Commanders on the Past\, Present\, and Future of NATO
DESCRIPTION:The Brookings Institution | In-Person Event \nDescription: On July 10\, President Joe Biden will gather fellow North Atlantic Treaty Organization leaders in Washington to celebrate 75 years of the alliance and chart a direction for the way ahead. Over the course of NATO’s existence\, warfare has changed in dramatic ways\, punctuated by offset strategies and revolutions in military affairs. Today\, the large-scale war in Ukraine is spawning battlefield innovations\, which the alliance is attempting to process and understand. To discuss the evolution of NATO warfighting capabilities and the state of the alliance\, please join NATO Public Forum think tank consortium members Hudson Institute\, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS)\, the Atlantic Council\, the German Marshall Fund of the United States\, and GLOBSEC for a conversation with five supreme allied commanders Europe (SACEURs): Generals Wes Clark (1997–2000)\, Jim Jones (2003–2006)\, Phil Breedlove (2013–2016)\, Curtis Scaparrotti (2016–2019)\, and Tod Wolters (2019–2022). After opening remarks by Andrea Kendall-Taylor\, senior fellow and director of the Transatlantic Security Program at CNAS\, the SACEURs will sit down for a moderated conversation with Peter Rough\, senior fellow and director of the Center on Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/supreme-allied-commanders-on-the-past-present-and-future-of-nato/
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SUMMARY:Exploring Careers at the State Department
DESCRIPTION:Center for Strategic and International Studies | In-Person & Virtual event \nDescription: The CSIS Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy is delighted to host a conversation with Ross Kaplan\, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of State. Kaplan has twenty-four years of experience at the Department; he currently works as a Senior Advisor in the Bureau of Counter Terrorism’s Office of the Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS where he leads the Africa Focus Group. Kaplan will discuss careers at the U.S. Department of State\, the department’s diversity; equity; inclusion; and accessibility (DEIA) focus\, and his experience in the Bureau of Counterterrorism. \nJobs inside the U.S. government can be nebulous\, as can the process to get in the door—both for early career professionals and for more seasoned experts looking to enter public service. This conversation will explore how prospective applicants can navigate the hiring process\, as well as life as a State Department employee\, from the day-to-day work to inclusion and accessibility. After opening remarks and a moderated discussion\, the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions\, both in person and online. \nCSIS\, and the Leadership Academy in particular\, aims to support and develop the foreign policy leaders of tomorrow; as such\, we are thrilled to host this conversation and provide a forum for anyone interested in careers at the State Department. \nThis event will take place at CSIS HQ\, located at 1616 Rhode Island Avenue NW. It will also be livestreamed on the event page and on YouTube. \nThe registration link can be found below.
URL:https://haydencenter.gmu.edu/event/exploring-careers-at-the-state-department/
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