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Feb 09, 2010, 10:00 AM
Middle East Institute: Pakistan’s Counterinsurgency Strategies: What’s Working and What’s Not


When: February 9 Where: Washington, D.C.

We welcome you to attend this discussion on the counterinsurgency strategy in Pakistan at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Haider Mullick, joined by a panel of experts, will be presenting his book "Pakistan's Security Paradox: Countering and Fomenting Insurgencies."

 

Feb 09, 2010, 3:00 PM
Center for a New American Security: Keeping the Edge: Revitalizing America’s Military Officer Corps


When: February 9 Where: Washington, D.C.

On February 9, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) will release a major report at an event on how the United States can revitalize its military officer corps to meet current national security challenges, and those that lie ahead. You are welcome to attend the discussion of how America can maintain an adaptable and effective officer corps in this dynamic environment

 

Feb 10, 2010, 8:00 AM
Precision Strike Association: Winter Roundtable


When: February 10, 2010 Where: Crystal Gateway-Arlington, VA

Winter Roundtable 2010 will provide you with a deeper understanding of options, issues, and choices that will define alternatives for our national defense policies and strategy. Our impressive roster of leadership speakers will cover a broad spectrum of subjects—from the Strategic Environment to the Quadrennial Defense Review and the revised National Military Strategy—that are important to the precision engagement community. You will have an opportunity to participate in discussions that reflect on the critical issues facing our Nation.

 

Feb 10, 2010, 9:00 AM
The Atlantic Council: U.S. Force Posture in Europe: Assuring Allies in an Uncertain World


When: February 10 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join us for this series of panel discussions throughout the day featuring a number of experts with different perspective of U.S. force posture in Europe.

 

Feb 10, 2010, 12:00 PM
SETA: Model Partnership: Creative Approaches To US-Turkey Relations


When: February 10 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join us for lunch and a discussion of US-Turkey relations. The Obama Administration has worked towards improving this bilateral partnership, and we will examine where these relations may be headed in the future.

 

Feb 10, 2010, 2:30 PM
U.S. - Iran Relations: 'Engagement' as a Means to What End?


When: February 10 Where: Boston, MA

Join us for this event regarding the American policy of engagement towards Iran. The effects of the Obama administration's policy remains unclear, but what might the eventual outcome of engagement be?

 

Feb 11, 2010, 8:30 AM
Center for Strategic and International Studies: U.S. Strategic Interests in the High North


When: February 11 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join CSIS for a look at its "Geopolitics in the High North" project. We will examine American security strategy for the Artic region and show why such a strategy is necessary.

 

Feb 11, 2010, 8:30 AM
The Foreign Policy Initiative: Iran: Prospects for Regime Change


When: February 11 Where: Washinton, D.C.

Join us for breakfast and a panel discussion about the future of the Iranian regime. After the fraudulent elections and the regimes continued abuses of human rights, the Iranian people are ready for change. How strong is the grip on power?

 

Feb 11, 2010, 12:30 PM
The Hudson Institute: Nigeria: Islamic Radicalism, Religious Violence, and Prospects for Reconciliation


When: February 11 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join us for a discussion about Nigeria's relgious violence and why it is important for national security following the attempted Christmas Day attack.

 

Feb 11, 2010, 3:00 PM
The Brookings Institution: The Implications of Ukraine’s Presidential Election


When: February 11 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join us for a discussion of the Ukrainian presidential election and what it means for the future of that country and the region. What are the future prospects of the Orange Revolution and Ukraine's relationships with Russia and the West.

 

Feb 17, 2010, 12:00 PM
The Heritage Foundation: Iran's Nuclear Defiance: International Dimensions


When: February 17 Where: Washington, D.C.

The Heritage Foundation welcomes you to a discussion with Robert Kagan and a panel of experts that will speak about the Obama Administration's policy of engagement towards Iran and the future possibilities for preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

 

Feb 18, 2010, 8:00 AM
Air Force Association: 26th Annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition


When: February 18, 2010 Where: Orlando, FL

Invited speakers to the Symposium include Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Norton A. Schwartz, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy and other top Air Force leaders. During the Symposium, exhibits highlighting aerospace technology and education, sponsored by leading aerospace companies, will be on display.

 

Feb 18, 2010, 9:00 AM
Royal United Services Institute: Ground Robotics: Lightening the Load, Enhancing Effectiveness and Delivering the Edge


When: February 18, 2010 Where: Whitehall, London, United Kingdom

The military use of robots has been steadily increasing as unmanned systems prove to be increasingly able to perform the “dull, dirty and dangerous” jobs that personnel need not do; however strides forward in capability and automation are leading towards a future where robots could do far more than their current roles ie mainly Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) logistic and ISTAR roles.

 

Feb 18, 2010, 12:00 PM
Korea Economic Institute: Russia and the Koreas: Past Policies and Future Possibilities


When:February 18 Where: Washington, D.C.

Please join KEI for this luncheon presentation and discussion event, featuring Richard Weitz, Director of the Hudson Institute. This luncheon program corresponds with the release of KEI's 31st paper in the KEI Academic Paper Series On Korea.

 

Feb 18, 2010, 2:45 PM
The Hudson Institute: Nuclear Non-Proliferation and East Asia


When: February 18 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join us for a discussion featuring a panel of experts on nuclear security in East Asia. What are the prospects for engaging North Korea in Six-Party talks and what role can China play in the potential solution?

 

Feb 22, 2010, 11:00 AM
The Heritage Foundation: NATO and the Fight for Security in a Dangerous World


When: February 22 Where: Washington, D.C.

The Heritage Foundation invites you to this event on the future of the NATO alliance. NATO is playing an important role in Afghanistan and will need to continue to play an important role in the future. What needs to be done to ensure the success of this alliance?

 

Feb 22, 2010, 12:30 PM
The Cato Institute: Nuclear Weapons Spending and the Future of the Arsenal


When: February 22 Where: Washington, D.C.

The Cato Institute welcomes you to this Capitol Hill Briefing on the size and cost of the American nuclear arsenal. Prior to the release of President Obama's nuclear posture review, this event will examine alternative approaches to the US nuclear arsenal

 

Feb 23, 2010, 12:00 PM
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation: Counterterrorism 2.0: Using IT to Connect the Dots


When: February 23 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join ITIF for a panel discussion on improving our nation's IT capabilities in order to protect American citizens against terrorism. The attempted bombing on Christmas Day highlights the need to improve our ability to "connect the dots" and give our intelligence the tools to do that.

 

Feb 23, 2010, 12:30 PM
The Heritage Foundation: Courting Disaster: How the CIA Kept America Safe and How Barack Obama is Inviting the Next Attack


When: February 11 Where: Washington, D.C.

The Heritage Foundation welcomes you to this book event featuring chief speechwriter for President Bush, Marc Thiessen. His book, "Courting Disaster," Thiessen argues that the Obama administration's security policies put America at risk and target those who dutifully protected us during the War on Terror.

 

Feb 24, 2010, 8:00 AM
AUSA: Winter Symposium & Exposition


When: February 24, 2010 Where: Fort Lauderdale, FL

 

Feb 25, 2010, 8:00 AM
TraCCC: Criminal Networks, Smuggling and WMD


When: February 25-26 Where: Arlington, VA

George Mason University's School of Public Policy welcomes you to a panel discussion about criminal activity and its involvment with WMDs. Speakers will focus on actual cases and not hypothetical scenarios, and confirmed linkages between crime and terrorist groups will be discussed and analyzed.

 

Feb 25, 2010, 7:00 PM
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy: Words & Wires Series: The Cuba Wars with Daniel P. Erikson


When: February 25 Where: Washington, D.C.

YPFP’s Words and Wires series will host Daniel P. Erikson, Senior Associate for U.S. policy and Director of Caribbean Programs at the Inter-American Dialogue, who will speak about his recent book "The Cuba Wars: Fidel Castro, the United States, and the Next Revolution." Join us for this discussion about Cuba and the possibilies for reform in that country.

 

Feb 26, 2010, 10:30 AM
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars: Director's Forum: Ambassador Michael Oren


When: February 26 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join us as we welcome Michael Oren, Israeli Ambassador to the United States.

 

Mar 02, 2010, 12:00 PM
The Heritage Foundation: Accomplice to Evil: Iran and the War Against the West


When: March 2 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join the Heritage Foundation as we welcome Dr. Michael Ledeen, author of "Accomplice to Evil." He examines the past mistakes the United States has made towards its enemies and how we can develop a strategy to defeat our current threats.

 

Mar 09, 2010, 7:45 AM
Office of Health Safety and Security: Science, Technology, and Innovation: Imperatives for National and Economic Security


When: March 9 Where: Washington, D.C.

The Visiting Speakers Program welcomes Steven E. Koonin and Alan R. Shaffer, who will discuss technology's importance in providing for American national and economic security.

 

Mar 11, 2010, 8:00 AM
Strategic Studies Insitute: Brazil's New Security Strategy and Defense Doctrine


When: March 11 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join SSI for a look at the future of Brazilian defense strategy.

 

Apr 06, 2010, 6:30 PM
US Army War College: Defining War for the 21st Century


When: April 6-8 Where: Carlisle, PA

We welcome you to join us for this annual event featuring experts in national security for a weekend of serious discussions about defense and strategy for the twenty-first century.

 

Apr 12, 2010, 8:00 AM
Public Agnecy Training Council: PATCtech Electronic Evidence & Cyber Crime Conference


When: April 12, 2010 Where: Indianapolis, IN

 

Apr 15, 2010, 8:00 AM
Strategic Studies Insitute: Forging a US-Brazil Strategic Partnership


When: April 15 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join SSI for this event featuring a discussion about the strategic relationship between the Untied States and Brazil.

 

Apr 22, 2010, 8:00 AM
Strategic Studies Institute: 2010: Preparing for a Mid-Term Assessment of Leadership and National Security Reform in the Obama Administration


When: April 22 Where: Washington, D.C.

Join us for a distiguished research colloquim presentation featuring some of the country's leading experts in national security and defense studies.

 

May 02, 2010, 7:00 AM
Justice Technology Information Network: Spring 2010 Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute


When: May 2-7, 2010 Where: Coronado (San Diego), CA

For the eighth year, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is sponsoring a Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute. It is targeted/designed for the command staff/supervisory personnel of rural and small law enforcement agencies containing fewer than 50 sworn officers. Law enforcement personnel will learn about and discuss technology initiatives and issues affecting the rural and small law enforcement community.

 

May 25, 2010, 8:00 AM
Strategic Studies Initiative: 2010 Western Hemisphere Security Colloquium: A New Chapter in Latin American Engagement


When: May 25-26 Where: Miami, FL

Join us in Miami for a colloquium hosting some of the leading national security and defense experts from throughout the Western Hemisphere to discuss the most pressing international issues and strategies for confronting current challenges.

 

Jun 21, 2010, 8:00 AM
Strategic Studies Insitute: Security and Governance: Foundations for International Stability


When: June 21-23 Where: Kingston, Ontario

Join SSI for this special event on how to establish security, stablility, and good governance that can prevent conflicts from getting to the point of embroiling western powers in violent conflicts.

 

Jun 28, 2010, 8:00 AM
Homeland Security Program: The Aspen Security Forum


When: June 28, 2010: 8:00 AM

Where: Aspen, CO

More than eight years have passed since 9/11 without another terror attack. Though America is safer, we are not yet safe. While the dismal state of the economy understandably dominates the national agenda today, terrorism remains a major short-term and long-term threat to the nation. To answer critical questions about America's preparedness for security threats, the Aspen Institute Homeland Security Program presents the Aspen Security Forum. The Forum will bring together top-level government officials, industry leaders, and leading thinkers for two days of in-depth discussions, at our Aspen Meadows campus in Aspen.

 

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