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Nuancing National Security: Diplomacy’s Role in National Security
September 9, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A central mandate of any national government is national security, but the responsibility involves much more than traditional military defense capabilities. Today, while balancing military and diplomacy priorities, national governments assess and combat threats in cyberspace and outer space, water supplies and power grids, food production and energy chains. In this six-part virtual series, the International Relations Council will take a deep dive into the national security arena, offering historical context and global perspective for core dimensions of national security and exploring the risks, priorities, and tactics on the radar of U.S. security policy.
About the Speaker
Mona Yacoubian’s work centers on conflict analysis and prevention in the Middle East, with a specific focus on Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. In 2019, she served as executive director of the Congressionally-appointed Syria Study Group, which USIP was mandated to facilitate. Additional research interests include violent extremism, fragility and resilience.
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Nuancing National Security Series Schedule
All programs will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. CT (6:30-7:30 p.m. ET)
- Wednesday, August 18: Biological and Agricultural Security
- Wednesday, August 25: The 21st Century Military
- Thursday, September 9: Diplomacy’s Role in National Security
- Monday, September 13: Transnational Security Issues
- Monday, September 20: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Resilience
- Monday, September 27: Energy Security
