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Symposium speaker: These 3 things need to happen to deter a rising China
Military historian and former Assistant Secretary of Defense Bing West is scheduled to speak on a morning panel about conventional deterrence strategies involving China on Friday, Aug. 19, at the 2022 Newport National Symposium. It’s the topic of his latest piece,...
Renamed Newport National Security Symposium moves to larger space to accommodate popular demand
Sponsorship opportunities still available for Aug. 19 event focused on power competition with China NEWPORT, R.I. — Due to strong demand, the Naval War College Foundation has announced a venue change for the Newport National Security Symposium, formerly known as...
CNO NAVPLAN Update 2022
The CNO Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN), released in January 2021, focused the Navy’s efforts across four foundational priorities: Readiness, Capabilities, Capacity, and Sailors. This update builds upon the NAVPLAN 2021 foundation, leveraging Navy progress to further strengthen the United States Navy’s warfighting advantage.
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe set the course to strengthen national security. Does Japan have the courage to follow it?
The Naval War College Foundation asked Capt. Yuki Bito of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense (JMSDF) officer, to share her perspective here on the impact of the death of former Prime MInister Shinzo Abe, one of Japan's most prominent supporters of its national defense and a free and open Indo Pacific. Capt. Bito is currently serving as a liaison officer and military professor in the international Programs Department at the U.S. Naval War College.
Naval War College Foundation achieves platinum transparency seal
New credential honors commitment to key strategy for maintaining trust NEWPORT, R.I. — The Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) has earned the highest level of certification for sharing information on its progress and results in advancing its mission of supporting...
Is Finland and Sweden joining NATO a good idea?
Two U.S. Naval War College faculty members debate a timely question concerning expanding NATO in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
New regional director appointed to Naval War College Foundation board
NEWPORT, R.I. — The Naval War College Foundation has gained a stronger foothold in Michigan and the East North Central region of the U.S. with the appointment of John Peracchio as its newest regional director, effective June 13, 2022. Peracchio, of Grosse Pointe...
Naval War College Foundation sponsors awards for graduating USNWC students
NEWPORT, R.I.— The Naval War College Foundation sponsored and presented academic awards to more than three dozen graduating students from the U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) during a Student Awards Ceremony Thursday, June 9, in Spruance Auditorium. The...
Naval War College Foundation welcomes new trustee, approves board membership changes
James S. Metcalf brings over 40 years of leadership experience in both public and private companies to the The Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) Board of Trustees.
Genocide: Is it or isn’t it?
“It’s genocide.” That’s what Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has called the killings of civilians by Russian forces in the town of Bucha outside Kyiv, which was recently retaken by Ukrainian soldiers. Reports of bodies of people found shot in the head, some...
