All Sessions Session Overview
The MIT XXI program consists of a series of 8 sessions over 9 months; 5 evening sessions held in Washington D.C. and three weekend sessions held in Warrenton, Virginia. Sessions are not open to the public. The introductory session is open to Fellows and Alumni. Sessions after the introductory session are open to current Fellows only.
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| Session Date | Title | Participating Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2025 | Introductory Session | |
| October 3, 2025 | Identity Politics, Nationalism, and Conflict | |
| November 3, 2025 | Realism, Liberalism, and Implications for US-China Relations | |
| December 1, 2025 | US Alliances: Continuity and Change in Europe and East Asia | |
| January 5, 2026 | Emerging Technologies | |
| January 30, 2026 | National Economies in a Globalized World | |
| March 2, 2026 | Weaponization of Migration, Illicit Flows, and US Border Security | |
| March 30, 2026 | Iran, Israel, and Turkey | |
| May 1, 2026 | US National Security Policy |
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