Upcoming 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | US National Security Policy | |
| March 30, 2026 | Iran, Israel, and Turkey | |
| March 2, 2026 | Weaponization of Migration, Illicit Flows, and US Border Security | |
| January 30, 2026 | National Economies in a Globalized World | |
| January 5, 2026 | Emerging Technologies | |
| December 1, 2025 | US Alliances: Continuity and Change in Europe and East Asia | |
| November 3, 2025 | Realism, Liberalism, and Implications for US-China Relations | |
| October 3, 2025 | Identity Politics, Nationalism, and Conflict | |
| September 3, 2025 | Introductory Session |
ADMISSIONS 2025-26
Admissions for the Class of 2025-26 will begin starting in February 2025.
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