Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security
Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security
The Michael V. Hayden Center | In-Person & Virtual Event Description: A Chinese spy balloon flies over the United States, Russian spies are being thrown out of several countries, TikTok is collecting your data, foreign governments interfere in U.S. politics, and the global competition for existing and emerging technologies among near-peer states are center stage today. And […]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | Virtual Event Description: While voters across South Asia were once optimistic about the future of democracy, recent political setbacks in the region have dampened these hopes. However, most accounts of democratic backsliding focus on the strategies and tactics of regime incumbents, leaving little room for close study of opposition […]
Foreign Policy Research Institute | In-Person & Virtual Event Description: Join the Foreign Policy Research Institute and speakers from the U.S. Army War College's Eisenhower Series College Program to discuss current national security issues, including India's role in the U.S.-China competition, foreign direct investment in U.S. real estate, and China's policy toward Taiwan. The registration […]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | Virtual Event Description: Sanctions have become the go-to foreign policy tool for the United States. Coercive economic measures such as trade tariffs, financial penalties, and export controls affect large numbers of companies and states across the globe. But while U.S. policymakers see sanctions as a low-cost tactic, these measures […]
Stimson Center | Virtual Event Accountability is a fundamental tenet of democratic governance and carries especially profound consequences in the context of a state’s security institutions. Shortcomings in the accountability practices of US security institutions, from domestic law enforcement to military operations abroad, can both enable abuse and undercut confidence in and durability of American […]
United States Institute of Peace | In-Person Event Description: February 24 marks one year since Russia violated the sovereignty of its neighbor and launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As fighting grinds on and the United States and European countries continue to provide military equipment to assist Ukrainians in their fight against Russian aggression, the […]
The Atlantic Council | Virtual Event Description: As Russia violates numerous UN principles, its permanent member status on the UNSC raises questions about the role of the UN in global affairs. How can the world hold Russia accountable for its crimes in Ukraine? Is it realistic to talk about removing Russia from the UNSC and […]
The Atlantic Council | Virtual Event Description: The High North is undergoing an unprecedented period of transformation. Strategic insecurity spillover from Russia’s war against Ukraine, Chinese Arctic aspirations both in cooperation with Russia and individually, and the applications of two Arctic nations – Finland and Sweden – to join NATO will impact the region’s security. […]
The Atlantic Council | In-Person & Virtual Event Description: One of the defining questions of our time is whether free markets or economies controlled by authoritarian regimes are better at delivering prosperity for their people. A panel of distinguished experts will take on this question with a discussion on free markets and development on Monday, March […]
Schar School’s Center for Security Policy Studies | In-Person Event Description: The Schar School’s Center for Security Policy Studies will host Eugene Fishel to discuss his recently published book The Moscow Factor. It will be a great opportunity to explore the current dynamics in and prospects for an end to the devastating war in Ukraine. […]
George Mason University | Virtual Description: Are you seeking a job with the federal government or the private sector that requires access to sensitive national security information? If so, this workshop will help you prepare for the security clearance process. Come learn about the types of security clearances, what the clearance process entails, and what […]
Stimson Center | Virtual Event “If we don’t sell them arms, someone else will,” has become a well-known refrain in the arms trade world, implying that partners cut off from U.S. defense exports will quickly source them from other suppliers. But there is reason to believe that there is far more complexity to the issue […]
Foreign Policy Research Institute | Virtual Event Description: On February 4, the United States shot down a high-altitude surveillance balloon launched from China that had been operating in U.S. airspace for several days on a route that passed near sensitive national security sites. In subsequent days, the United States detected and destroyed additional unauthorized objects […]
Intelligence and National Security Alliance | Online Event Description: In this 45-minute discussion, Mr. Wade will discuss: China's military capabilities, technology innovation, space and cyber strategies; Political/economic influence on countries around the world; Collaboration with CIA, NSA, and State Dept. “China Centers”; Value of open source intelligence in understanding China; Prospects for conflict in the […]
German Marshall Fund | Virtual Description: The political, economic, and strategic implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine have deeply affected Middle Eastern countries. While the rupture in Russia-Europe energy relations offers new opportunities for regional oil and gas producers, disrupted grain supplies increase socioeconomic pressure on Middle Eastern populations. At the diplomatic level, several […]
Intelligence Studies Consortium | In-Person & Virtual Description: On March 24, 2023, the Intelligence Studies Consortium is convening its third symposium, entitled New Perspectives in Intelligence Studies. This year, George Mason's Schar School of Policy and Government is hosting. The symposium will be from 8 AM to 4 PM in Rooms 125-126 Van Metre Hall, […]
United States Institute of Peace | Virtual Description: For decades, the democracy deficit in Myanmar has left its people vulnerable to violence and instability. Since first coming to power in 1962, a draconian military regime has deployed brutal tactics against minorities and individuals seeking democratic freedoms. In that time, the military has routinely thwarted efforts […]
Stimson Center | Virtual Description: Kazuto Suzuki, Jun Osawa, and Yasuhito Fukushima join Japan Program Director Yuki Tatsumi to explore the development of Japan’s security policy in these emerging domains. This is the second of three webinars to introduce Japan Program’s new publication “Japan’s New National Security Strategy,” from our annual Views from the Next […]
United States Institute of Peace | Virtual Description: The existential threat posed by Russia is unfortunately not unique to Ukraine, with the Nordic and Baltic states frequently facing harassment or threats of aggression. Over a period of several decades, those countries — including their governments and civil societies — have worked tirelessly to seek out […]
Atlantic Council | Online Description: The Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab, in partnership with the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) Chair the United States, is pleased to present an exciting event live from Washington D.C during the week of the Summit for Democracy. Featuring remarks from U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, tune in to hear about […]
German Marshall Fund | In-Person & Virtual Description: Disinformation erodes trust in institutions and in media and harms democracies by hampering the ability of citizens to take informed decisions. It impairs freedom of expression have a direct impact on society’s wellbeing. The work of fact-checkers and researchers contributes significantly in countering the spread of online […]
German Marshall Fund | Virtual Description: A strong and vibrant civil society is an essential prerequisite for pluralist liberal democracy. Despite their central role in protecting, maintaining, and renewing democracy, civic activists face increasing legal, political, and economic burdens, globally and in Central Europe. Using anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism campaigns as a pretext, governments stigmatize […]
German Marshall Fund | Virtual Description: A year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sino-Russian relations are at an important juncture. On Monday, March 20, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Moscow for a series of meetings with his Russian counterpart. This visit is part of a Chinese diplomatic flurry that includes a position […]
United States Institute of Peace | Virtual Description: Justice institutions — both formal and transitional — are critical for maintaining a state’s commitment to democratic principles when threatened by authoritarianism and conflict. These institutions provide spaces for the public, victims and survivors to have their grievances heard, and to seek remedies and hold perpetrators accountable […]
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace | In-Person Description: The African continent is increasingly the nexus of great power competition between the U.S. and China. While the U.S. provides the most official development assistance to Africa, China is the continent’s leading bilateral trade partner, with both nations competing for ever-deeper ties across the continent. As U.S.-China […]
United States Institute of Peace | In-Person Description: On March 29, 1973, the last U.S. military unit left Vietnam, ending direct U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War. Fifty years to the day, the release of George Black’s new book, “The Long Reckoning: A Story of War, Peace, and Redemption in Vietnam,” tells the inspirational […]
Stimson Center | Virtual Description: "If we don’t sell them arms, someone else will,” has become a well-known refrain in the arms trade world, implying that partners cut off from U.S. defense exports will quickly source them from other suppliers. But there is reason to believe that there is far more complexity to the issue […]
National Security Institute | In-Person Event Description: Please join NSI for a discussion on how "Shields Up" - CISA's cyber defense efforts - performed in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Experts will examine lessons learned from "Shields Up" and other USG initiatives in terms of readiness and operational effectiveness and how the […]
National Security Institute | Virtual Description: As part of NSI’s ongoing series, “A Spotlight on China’s Global Repression,” we are excited to host a discussion examining how China uses digital tools, such as social media platforms like WeChat and TikTok and its social credit system, to further the Chinese Communist Party’s repressive goals. Experts will […]
Foreign Policy Research Institute | In-Person Description: FPRI Senior Fellow Jeremy Black joins FPRI in person to consider the state of conflict around the world, possible future conflict scenarios, the likely frequency of war, types of weaponry, and potential outcomes. The registration link can be found below.
German Marshall Fund | Virtual Description: The political developments of the last decade put key components of liberal democracy—checks and balances, pluralism, and individual rights—in peril across the globe with autocratizers seeming to draw inspiration from the same playbook. Beyond challenging the foundations of democracy at home, they are increasingly striving for developing international alliances, […]
Stimson Center | Virtual Description: Join us for a discussion about Japan’s key allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, in the context of Japan’s new National Security Strategy. In Panel 1, Masahiro Kurita, Kei Koga, and Ken Jimbo explore Japan’s relations with key Indo-Pacific partners. In Panel 2, Tomohiko Satake, Yoko Iwama, […]
Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy,
and International Security
Schar School of Policy and Government
Van Metre Hall, Room 621
3351 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA. 22201
Phone: 703-993-8164
Email: hayden@gmu.edu
