Lost in Translation: How the Military Can Communicate Better — Alan Alda

Washington Hall 5300

Alan Alda, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Hawkeye Pierce on the long-running television show M*A*S*H,  discusses how military leaders can communicate in a way that people will actually understand. Military officers are often placed in situations where their ability to communicate can be a matter of life and death. Alan has dedicated himself […]

The Army’s Role in Innovation — Dr. Rosa Brooks

Bartlett Hall 454

From 2009 to 2011, Dr. Rosa Brooks served as Counselor to Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy. During her time at the Defense Department, Brooks also founded the Office […]

The Challenges in the Pacific Region — Gen. Robert Brown

Washington Hall 5300

Gen. Robert Brown assumed command of United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) on April 30, 2016. Gen. Brown will discuss ongoing US Army efforts in the USARPAC area of responsibility, challenges we face in the region's complex operating environments, and his views on how state and nonstate actors are impacting the region. Prior to assuming […]

Women in Security — Brig. Gen. Jennifer Buckner, Brig. Gen. Michelle Schmidt, Dr. Michele Malvesti, and Ms. Jen Easterly

Washington Hall 5006

Join the Modern War Institute for a panel discussion with four senior leaders with proven excellence in leading organizations and managing complex global problems. Brig. Gen. Jennifer Buckner, USMA ’90, currently leads Joint Task Force ARES at US Cyber Command. She commanded the Army’s first cyber brigade and served as the first chief of the […]