National Defense University Commencement 2009
Left: Admiral Michael G. Mullen, USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered the 2009 commencement address. Right: Former U.S. Senator John W. Warner received the degree Doctor of National Security Affairs, Honoris Causa, from Admiral Mullen; NDU Provost Dr. John Deegan, Jr.; and NDU President LtGen Frances C. Wilson, USMC.
The National Defense University’s 2009 Commencement exercises took place on June 11th at Fort Lesley J. McNair in southwest Washington, DC. A total of 582 students from the College of International Security Affairs (39), the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (320), and the National War College (223) participated in the ceremony held in front of historic Roosevelt Hall.
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael G. Mullen, USN, was the Commencement speaker. He is the 17th Chairman and serves as the principal military advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the President of the United States.
Former U.S. Senator John W. Warner received the honorary degree Doctor of National Security Affairs , Honoris Causa. A three-time chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, former Senator Warner recently returned to private life after his decision to not seek re-election to a sixth term as U.S. Senator for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Approximately 54 percent of the graduates are senior officers from the U.S. armed services. Federal government civilians, international students from more than 60 countries and private sector civilians make up the other 46 percent. College of International Security Affairs students received a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Security Studies (with a concentration in combating terrorism). Industrial College of the Armed Forces students received a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy. National War College students received a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy.
The National Defense University is the nation’s premier center for joint professional military education. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education as a graduate-level institution.
Commander, United States Central Command, Speaks at National Defense University
 
General David H. Petraeus, U.S. Army, Commander, U.S. Central Command, spoke to the combined colleges on April 29, 2009. The subject of his presentation was "CENTCOM AOR Update." The student introducer was Colonel Ralph Erickson, U.S. Army, a student at the National War College.
Joint on the Battlefield, Joint on the Field
In the deserts of Iraq and the mountains of Afghanistan, U.S. Soldiers, Marines, Sea, and Airmen work together as a team battling the enemy. They are united in a joint mission. And they will not give up until the mission is won. While joint war-fighting is a characteristic of both of our major operations overseas, the first joint battlefield was not halfway around the world but rather on the playing fields of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at Jim Thorpe Sports Day over 35 years ago. Named in honor of Jim Thorpe, America's greatest athlete and graduate of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, the competition takes place annually in historic Carlisle Barracks, home of the Army War College. During the three-day event, student athletes participate in 13 sporting events to include ladies one-mile relay, men's two-mile relay, ladies 5K run, men's five-mile run, bowling, golf, racquetball, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, skeet, and volleyball.
This April, students from the Army War College, Air War College, National War College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and Marine Corps War College came to compete on the historic battlefield. Though the competition pits senior service school against senior service school, each team had diverse representation from other services, government agencies, and countries. The Army team saw first place medals awarded to its men's track team, led by first and second place finishers in the men's five mile. One was a Marine; the other in the Air Force. They both crossed the finish line donning black and gold jerseys with "Army" proudly printed across the front.
Similarly, the tennis competition highlighted the influence and importance of the International Fellow program at our senior service schools. Some of the top players battling it out on the courts hailed from France, Pakistan, and India, countries that we are working with extensively in our overseas operations. One of the goals of the senior service schools is to provide a joint learning environment of all military services, government civilians, and international fellows. The event succeeds in teaching the students how to unite and work together to complete their mission. "Jim Thorpe Sports Days highlights that our senior service schools are joint in everything that we do. From the classroom to the sports field we go as a joint team, which reflects how we fight now and how we will fight in the future," said Colonel Dennis Tewksbury, chairman of the Department of Academic Affairs for the Army War College. "This competition and the planned social events give us an opportunity to share sportsmanship and comradeship" said Major Geneneral Robert Williams, Army War College Commandant. "General of the Army Douglas MacArthur said that 'upon the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that upon other days, on other fields, will bear the fruits of victory.' Let us sow the seeds during Jim Thorpe Sports Days 2009 with good sportsmanship that will later serve our Nation on other fields of strife."
Army's Men's Track Team coached by Air Force Colonel Ben Leitzel and civilian faculty member, Dr. Craig Nation placed first in the two-mile relay. Two of the four runners proudly ran for the Army but are from other services. From left to right: Army Colonel Ashton Hayes, Army Colonel Don Buldoc, Air Force Cololonel Rick Matton, and Marine Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Barnhill.
General Richard B. Myers (Retired), Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Speaks at National Defense University
General Richard B. Myers, U.S. Air Force (Retired), former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and current incumbant, Colin Powell Chair for National Security Leadership, Character, and Ethics at the National Defense University, spoke to the combined colleges on April 22, 2009.
Weathering the Storm: Leading Your Organization Through a Pandemic Flu Event
Combating flu outbreaks requires coordinated and collaborative action between individuals and organizations. The Center for Technology and National Security
Policy's "Weathering the Storm: Leading Your Organization Through a Pandemic Flu Event" is a concise visual resource presenting key steps that both individuals
and organizations can take to minimize the impact of an epidemic or pandemic. Importantly, it describes both medical and non-medical precautions that should be
taken before and during a pandemic flu event.
http://www.ndu.edu/ctnsp/pubs/Weather_the_Storm_poster.pdf
National Defense University’s IRM College Hosts 2nd Annual Virtual Worlds Conference
On April 23-24, 2009 (with pre-conference virtual world demos on April 22), the National Defense University’s Information Resources Management (IRM) College at
Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, DC, hosted the 2nd annual Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds Conference. This year’s theme is “Imagining the Future;” and
the event included presentations by virtual world experts, a poster session highlighting current government virtual worlds’ projects; and a vendor fair displaying
products and services of companies who operate in this arena. Keynote speakers included Christian Renaud, CEO of The Technology Intelligence Group, who will
discussed “2020: Technology and Immersion,” and Dr. Michael Nelson, Visiting Professor at Georgetown, who discussed “The Cloud, the Crowd & the 3-D Internet –
What’s Next for Collaboration Online.” This conference was open to the public.
This year’s Virtual Worlds Conference was the first event to include live video streaming to several virtual worlds simultaneously, including Second Life, Forterra,
Protosphere, VastPark, and 3DXplorer. Access to these virtual worlds and online events were posted to the Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds’ website a week
before the conference. For more information, please visit http://www.ndu.edu/irmc/fedconsortium.html. .
The Consortium expected approximately 3,000 people to attend physically and virtually.
The Federal Consortium for Virtual Worlds is a group of government employees (federal, state, local, and international), contractors, vendors, and academics
interested in exploring the use of virtual worlds in government, sharing best practices and policies, creating shared repositories, and networking. The Consortium
consists of representatives from over 200 government, industry, academia, and non-profit organizations who have come together to explore the use of online 3D virtual
worlds and avatar communities.
In early 2007, Dr. Paulette Robinson, Assistant Dean for Teaching, Learning & Technology, at the IRM College organized this Consortium. In November 2007, the college
hosted the first official meeting called “Exploring Virtual Worlds,” with over 500 physical and virtual attendees. The second event, “Virtual Worlds: Implementing
the Future” was held as a large Expo event and vendor fair in April 2008, with over 2,000 resident and “in world” attendees. The IRM College’s own “island” in Second
Life is designed to be a government learning and meeting center and is now open to government agencies to offer events. Anyone interested in joining the Federal
Consortium for Virtual Worlds or just learning more should send an email to FederalConsortiumVR@ndu.edu
For more information on the Information Resources Management (IRM) College, please visit: www.ndu.edu/irmc. The IRM College is
a committed leader in the development and implementation of collaboration technologies.
Distinguished Lecturer, Mr. Thomas E. Ricks, Speaks at the National Defense University
 
Mr. Thomas E. Ricks, author and Special Military Correspondent for The Washington Post, spoke to the combined colleges of the National Defense University on
"Three Things Americans Don't Understand About the War in Iraq Right Now" on April 15, 2009. He was introduced by Lieutenant Colonel Emma-Parker Uniandeye,
Nigerian Army, an international student at the College of International Security Affairs.
2009 Topical Symposium - America's Security Role in a Changing World, A Global Strategic Assessment
The Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University, hosted a two-day symposium on April 7-8, 2009, at the National Defense University, Fort
Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. The United States faces many daunting national security challenges in the coming years, some not traditionally viewed as security
issues, to include redistribution of economic power, international political flux, globalization of communications and information, energy and environmental security,
fragile states and ungoverned spaces, transnational terrorism, the changing character of war, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. America’s new
leaders must respond to these challenges with a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of the issues; decisive, yet collaborative action; and strategic patience.
The Institute for National Strategic Studies has identified eight global trends driving tomorrow’s complex security environment. These trends represent challenges
and in some cases opportunities for America’s civilian policymakers and military leaders. These trends amount to a paradigm shift and policymakers may increasingly
find themselves operating in terra incognita. To shed light on this emerging global environment, the Institute for National Strategic Studies has produced a seminal
volume, Strategic Global Assessment, which details these driving trends, assesses them in regional context, and finally, offers a number of pathways for American
policymakers to deal with them. Featured speakers included military officers, government officials, and experts from research institutes. If you have any questions
about the symposium, please email Conferences@ndu.edu
Delegation from Qatar Visits the National Defense University
Lieutenant General Frances C. Wilson, USMC, President of the National Defense University, hosted Brigadier General Sultan Al-Mansouri, Director of
Operations and Training, Watar Emeri Air Force (QEAF), Qatar, and delegation, on April 6, 2009.
Special Operations and General Purpose Forces: Roles and Missions for Irregular Warfare
The Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP) at the National Defense University (NDU), Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., hosted a
seminar focusing on Special Operations and General Purpose Forces: Roles and Missions for Irregular Warfare, on April 1-2, 2009. Keynote speaker was Senator
Joseph Lieberman speaking on “The Future of American Landpower.” This seminar examined joint force capabilities and capacity for irregular warfare, focusing
on the unique strengths of special operation forces (SOF) and general purpose forces (GPF) and the increasing overlap of responsibilities between SOF and GPF.
It explored SOF-GPF integration, force allocation and composition issues, and the appropriate combination of SOF and GPF capabilities to meet the challenges
of counterinsurgency, other types of irregular warfare, and hybrid warfare.
How can these capabilities be harnessed and enough capacity created to meet the challenges that the new Administration will face as it contemplates the
potential reallocation of forces in Iraq and Afghanistan? As the demand grows for training and equipping missions, security force assistance, police
training, tribal engagement, and other irregular warfare challenges, what kind of capabilities, training, doctrine, authorities, and resources are needed
for SOF and GPF? The seminar explored whether changes are needed in existing personnel policies, including force composition and the active/reserve component
mix and roles, to accommodate the demands of irregular warfare. It reviewed current authorities and funding mechanisms, many of which were designed for a
conventional peace-war environment rather than the multi-dimensional challenges posed by irregular and hybrid warfare. Finally, the seminar addressed efforts
to build irregular warfare capabilities across government agencies and challenges to integrating interagency initiatives with military activities. Visit the
CTNSP website at http://www.ndu.edu/ctnsp for further information.
Distinguished Lecture Program Guest Speaker: Joe Galloway, Author and Journalist
On April 1, 2009, Joe Galloway, a noted author and journalist, spoke to the combined students of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the National
War College at the National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. The topic of his presentation was “War and Peace: Where Do We Go
From Here?” Army Colonel Michael Erik Kurilla, a National War College student, provided the introduction by welcoming “an incredibly talented writer,
author, reporter, scholar, photographer, and someone who has walked the warrior path.” Joe Galloway and Major General Hal Moore, US Army (Retired),
co-authored the book, We Were Soldiers Once…and Young, about the battle of the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam in November 1965. When Colonel Kurilla found out
he was providing the introduction for this lecture, he called Major General Moore “to ask what he thought was the most important thing people should know
about Joe…he reminded me of a moment on the battlefield at LZ X-Ray in November 1965. ‘I looked over and saw Joe Galloway sitting with his back against a
small tree, camera in his lap, rifle across his knees. I knew why I was there. I’m a professional military man and it’s my job. But what the hell was HE
doing here? Turned out he was doing his job too.’ He reminded me that Joe arrived on a helicopter the first night that his battalion went into LZ X-Ray and
did not leave until one of the last helicopters…Anyone who has read any of Joe’s work knows he is not afraid to speak his mind and has never backed down
from speaking the truth.” For Joe Galloway’s bio, click here.
Joe Galloway, now and in 1965 while covering the Vietnam war.
Joe Galloway meets with Dr. John Deegan, Jr., the National Defense University Provost, and Ambassador Walter Statdler (Retired), the National
Defense University Foundation President.
Colonel Michael Erik Kurilla, US Army, a National War College student, introduced Joe Galloway by welcoming “an incredibly talented writer,
author, reporter, scholar, photographer, and someone who has walked the warrior path.”
President Barack Obama Visits the National Defense University
Upon his arrival at the National Defense University, President Barack Obama is greeted by (from left to right) Ambassador Richard Roth, NDU Senior Vice
President; the Honorable Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense; Lieutenant General Frances C. Wilson, NDU President; and Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff.
 
President Obama and Lieutenant General Wilson unveil the portrait of President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of Lincoln Hall.
On March 12, 2009, President Barack Obama participated in the dedication of Abraham Lincoln Hall at the National Defense University (NDU), Fort Lesley J. McNair,
Washington, D.C. Hosted by Lieutenant General Frances C. Wilson, USMC, President of the National Defense University, guests included the Honorable Robert M. Gates,
Secretary of Defense; Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; the Secretary of Defense; the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Service
Chiefs; members of the NDU Board of Visitors and Foundation; NDU senior leadership; and students, staff, and faculty. Chaplain (Colonel) Eric Wester, USAR,
provided the invocation. For President Barack Obama’s bio, please click here. To read President Obama’s speech,
click here. For more information on the National Defense University, click here.
President Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was a strategic communicator. He often visited Fort McNair – then known as the Washington Arsenal –
where Lincoln Hall now stands. Lincoln was at his best as a pupil and teacher. He read military strategy, theory, and history to educate himself. Lincoln’s
defining moment was as a War President. He learned from and taught his war Cabinet, his generals and admirals, the Congress and other officials, and the public.
Abraham Lincoln presided over a people’s conflict, by and for the people, who themselves learned from and taught their Commander-in-Chief in the cauldron of war
and reconstruction Lincoln bequeathed a body of experience in the conduct of public service to his 27 successors, to include his living legacy – the 44th President
of the United States. For more information on Abraham Lincoln: Commander-in-Chief as Pupil and Teacher, click here.
Fort McNair, the third oldest Army base in the country, was the location of the first federal penitentiary where the conspirators accused of assassinating President
Abraham Lincoln were imprisoned and, after being found guilty, four of the conspirators were hanged and the remainder received prison sentences. Among those hanged
was Mary Surratt, the first woman ever executed under federal orders. For the complete history of Fort McNair,
click here.
Institute for National Strategic Studies Hosts Author Professor Ibu Connie Bakrie, Indonesian Institute of Defense and Security Studies
As part of the Director’s Strategy Round Table series, Dr. Patrick Cronin, Director, Institute for National Strategic Studies, hosted Professor Ibu Connie Bakrie
from the Indonesian Institute of Defense and Security Studies on March 12, 2009. Professor Bakrie discussed her new book, Defending Indonesia, shared her views
regarding the TNI’s capacity to modernize and professionalize, and entertained questions regarding her views of the prospects for U.S.-Indonesian defense relations.
General Ann E. Dunwoody Honored by the Industrial College of the Armed Forces
The Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) recognized General Ann E. Dunwoody, United States Army, a graduate of the ICAF Class of 1995, at the sixth
annual Honors Banquet held at the Fort Myer Officers’ Club in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2009. Rear Admiral Garry E. Hall, United States Navy, Commandant
of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, hosted the event which brought a large group of alumni and faculty together to celebrate one of their own.
General Dunwoody was recently appointed as Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command, and is the first female four-star in the United States military.
Following presentations of numerous awards to General Dunwoody which included the prestigious Eisenhower Award and the title of “Honorary Commandant,” she
expressed a sentiment common among ICAF graduates, “I am blessed to have attended ICAF, and to have benefited from the superb preparation I received.”
Speaking of the challenges faced by our military and preserving our heritage for the generations to follow, General Dunwoody said, “We must make sure we
have the best manned, best equipped, best trained, and best led military in the world. And that leadership dimension is the central work of ICAF….”
Click here for the full article, and here for her bio. More information about ICAF is
available at www.ndu.edu/icaf.
General Ann E. Dunwoody, USA, Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command, and 1995 graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, receives
the Eisenhower Award from Rear Admiral Garry E. Hall, USN, Commandant, on March 7, 2009
Rear Admiral Garry E. Hall, USN, ICAF Commandant, and Dr. Paul G. Kaminski, last year’s honoree, welcomed General Ann E. Dunwoody, USA, as an Honorary
Commandant of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Dr. Kaminski is a 1977 ICAF graduate and was Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Technology in the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 1994 to 1997.
General Ann E. Dunwoody expresses her appreciation at the annual Industrial College of the Armed Forces Honors Banquet.
Black History Month Guest Speaker Lieutenant General Michael D. Rochelle, U.S. Army, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, Department of the Army
 
The Pentagon, provided commentary at the National Defense University’s Black History Month program on February 19, 2009. Entertainment was by Mr. Brian
Lenair, a popular Washington, D.C., saxophonist.
National Defense University Distinguished Lecture Program on the Importance of Psychological Health in Force Readiness
Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appointed Dr. Stephen N. Xenakis as a special assistant to lead initiatives on the Importance
of Psychological Health on Force Readiness, normalizing the effects of combat on Service members, and the need to reduce the stigma associated with
psychological health. Dr. Xenakis is a psychiatrist and clinical consultant and currently the Senior Consultant, Organizational Design, Inc., in Washington,
D.C. On February 18, 2009, Dr. Xenakis led discussions on psychological health to the National War College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces
at the National Defense University; also as part of the program, were Lieutenant General James M. Dukik, U.S. Army (Retired), former Commanding General,
Multi National Security Transition Command - Iraq, and First Sergeant Creed McCaslin, U.S. Army Special Forces, currently assigned to the Warrior Transition
Battalion, U.S. Army. This topic has been noted as a Special Area of Emphasis from our Combatant Commanders and is one of the top priorities of the Chairman,
Joint Chiefs of Staff. The National Defense University is incorporating this program into the colleges' curriculum.
Lieutenant General Francis C. Wilson, USMC, President of the Natonal Defense University, meets with Dr. Stephen N. Xenakis (left) and Lieutenant General
James M. Dukik, U.S. Army (Retired) (right).
First Sergeant Creed McCaslin, U.S. Army Special Forces, currently assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion, U.S. Army, speaks to senior NDU
leadership and students, staff, and faculty of the National Defense University on his experiences and challenges with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
National Defense University Distinguished Lecture Program Guest Speaker, General James N. Mattis, USMC
 
On February 11, 2009, the National Defense University Distinguished Lecture Program featured General James N. Mattis, USMC, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation and Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command. Both headquarters are located in Norfolk, Virginia, and support current operations while shaping NATO and U.S. forces for the future. He is a graduate of the National War College, a component of the National Defense University.
Commandant of the Coast Guard Speaks to Students at the National Defense University
 
Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, spoke on “Change-Centric Leadership” to the combined classes of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the National War College on January 28, 2009. The presentation is part of the National Defense University President’s Distinguished Lecture Program.
National Defense University Distinguished Guest Speaker, General Barry R. McCaffrey, USA (Retired)
On January 14, 2008, General Barry R. McCaffrey, United States Army (Retired), presented a lecture on "Challenges to National Security" to students at the National War College and the Industrial College of the Army Forces at the National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. Students are senior military, civilian, and industry individuals selected by their individual Service, Agency, or company to attend the year-long course. General McCaffrey is an Adjunct Professor of International Affairs at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, and is actively involved in international security affairs, serving also as a national security and terrorism analyst for NBC News.
 
National Defense University Hosts the Commandant of the Bangladesh National Defence University
Lieutenant General Mohd Aminul Karim, Commandant of the National Defence College, Bangladesh, visited the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., on January 13, 2009. From left to right, Mr. Peter Lejeune, Executive Vice President, Strategic Analysis Incorporated; Lieutenant General Frances C. Wilson, President, National Defense University; Lieutenant General Mohd Aminul Karim, Commandant of the National Defence College, Bangladesh; and Ambassador Richard Roth, Senior Vice President, National Defense University.
National Defense University Welcomes Distinguished Lecturer
Lieutenant General Frances C. Wilson, USMC, President, National Defense University, welcomes Dr. Mowaffak Al-Rubaie, National
Security Advisor to the Iraqi Government, on January 7, 2008. Dr. Al-Rubaie addressed the combined classes of the National War College
and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces as part of the President's Distinguished Lecture Program.
National Defense University Launches Chief Financial Officer Academy
The National Defense University’s Information Resources Management (IRM) College, in partnership with the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, has announced the creation of the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Academy. Located at the Fort
Lesley J. McNair National Defense University (NDU) campus in Washington, D.C., the Academy will offer management and leadership courses
leading to a CFO Leadership Certificate. The program was formally launched in September 2008. The CFO Academy was established with
the endorsement of the Federal CFO Council. According to Dr. Robert D. Childs, Senior Director of the IRM College, “The CFO academy will
draw students from across the federal financial community. Together they will learn how to most effectively and efficiently use
government resources and work across boundaries to achieve national security goals.” Program enrollment is open now for selected courses.
For more information about the Chief Financial Officer Academy, click here.
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From left to right, the Honorable Clay Johnson III, Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget; the Honorable Tina W. Jonas, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller); Lieutenant General Frances C. Wilson, USMC, President, National Defense University; and Dr. Robert D. Childs, Director, Information Resources Management College, National Defense University.
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The National War College History and Strategy Roundtable "Empires" Series
The purpose of the Empires series is simply to take a look at the experience of past imperial powers, always with an eye towards the United States'
current "imperial" issues. This year, the focus is entirely on Rome. Topics in the series in previous years have included "The Rise
and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power," by Niall Ferguson (Stern Business School, NYU, and Jesus College, Oxford
University); "The Empire of the Roman Republic" by University of Maryland historian Arthur Eckstein; "The Holy Roman Empire of the German
Nation: Invalid or Incubator?" and "The Austro-Hungarian Empire: Decline, Fall & Disaggregation, 1815-2000," by Purdue University
historian Charles Ingrao; "The Ottoman Empire and Its Legacy in the Arab World," by Faruk Birtek (Bogazici University, Istanbul); "Empire
and Coalition:The Delian League," by Jennie Kiesling (USMA); "U.S. Special Operations Forces and the Problem of Imperial Policing," by
journalist Robert Kaplan; "American Empire" by Boston University's Andrew Bacevich; and "American Empire: Past and Future," by Yale
historian John Lewis Gaddis. On Tuesday, February 19, 2008, Roman historian Professor Jon E. (Ted) Lendon, of the University of Virginia,
addressed "Counter-Insurgency in the Middle East: Rome and the Jewish Wars." The next program will be held on March 23th when
Jeanne Rutenburg from the University of Maryland will speak on “Religion and Empire: Constantine’s Strategic Decision to Embrace
Christianity.” These programs are held at Roosevelt Hall (Bldg. 61, the National War College), at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington,
DC, from 1700 to 1900 hours. An informal social hour begins at 1700, with the presentation beginning at 1730; formal discussions will end promptly
at 1900 after a question and answer session. For further information, contact NDUWebmaster@ndu.edu.
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