Schedule of Events: Class of 2015 Session Overview

Sessions are held in Washington, DC and VA locations.
NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

1986-09-12 00:00:00 to 1986-09-14 00:00:00
Soviet Union
1986-10-06 00:00:00
Western Europe
1986-11-03 00:00:00
India
1986-12-08 00:00:00
Central America
1987-01-05 00:00:00
Libya
1987-02-09 00:00:00
China
1987-03-02 00:00:00
Iran
1987-04-06 00:00:00
Japan
1987-05-01 00:00:00 to 1987-05-03 00:00:00
Trade and Technology
1987-07-27 00:00:00
Introduction
1987-09-11 00:00:00 to 1987-09-13 00:00:00
Soviet Union
1987-10-05 00:00:00
Western Europe
1987-11-09 00:00:00
Japan
1987-12-07 00:00:00
Iran
1988-01-11 00:00:00
India
1988-02-08 00:00:00
China
1988-03-07 00:00:00
Palestinians and Middle East Conflict
1988-04-11 00:00:00
Central America
1988-05-06 00:00:00 to 1988-05-08 00:00:00
Trade and Technology
1988-07-25 00:00:00
Introduction
1988-09-09 00:00:00 to 1988-09-11 00:00:00
Soviet Union
1988-10-03 00:00:00
Western Europe
1988-11-07 00:00:00
Japan
1988-12-05 00:00:00
Iran and Islam
1989-01-09 00:00:00
South Africa
1989-02-13 00:00:00
China
1989-03-06 00:00:00
India
1989-04-03 00:00:00
Central America
1989-05-12 00:00:00 to 1989-05-14 00:00:00
Trade, Technology, and Security
1989-08-03 00:00:00
Introduction
1989-09-08 00:00:00 to 1989-09-10 00:00:00
Soviet Union
1989-10-02 00:00:00
Western Europe 1992
1989-11-06 00:00:00
Iran and Islam
1989-12-04 00:00:00
China
1990-01-08 00:00:00
Japan
1990-02-12 00:00:00
South Africa
1990-03-05 00:00:00
India
1990-04-02 00:00:00
Central America
1990-04-27 00:00:00 to 1990-04-29 00:00:00
Trade, Technology, and Security
1990-08-13 00:00:00
Introduction
1990-09-07 00:00:00 to 1990-09-09 00:00:00
Soviet Union
1990-10-01 00:00:00
Europe 1992
1990-11-05 00:00:00
Iran and Islam
1990-12-03 00:00:00
China
1991-02-01 00:00:00 to 1991-02-03 00:00:00
Japan and the Pacific
1991-03-04 00:00:00
India
1991-04-01 00:00:00
Latin America
1991-05-10 00:00:00 to 1991-05-12 00:00:00
Trade, Technology, and Security
1991-08-05 00:00:00
Introduction
1991-09-06 00:00:00 to 1991-09-08 00:00:00
Soviet Union
1991-10-07 00:00:00
Germany
1991-11-04 00:00:00
China
1991-12-02 00:00:00
Iran and Islam
1992-01-24 00:00:00 to 1992-01-26 00:00:00
Japan and the Pacific
1992-03-02 00:00:00
India
1992-04-06 00:00:00
Democratization
1992-05-08 00:00:00 to 1992-05-10 00:00:00
Trade, Technology, and Security
1992-08-03 00:00:00
Introduction
1992-09-11 00:00:00 to 1992-09-13 00:00:00
Former Soviet Union
1992-10-05 00:00:00
China
1992-11-06 00:00:00 to 1992-11-08 00:00:00
Japan and the Pacific
1992-12-14 00:00:00
Europe
1993-02-05 00:00:00 to 1993-02-07 00:00:00
Democratization
1993-03-15 00:00:00
North Africa and Islam
1993-04-30 00:00:00 to 1993-05-02 00:00:00
Trade, Technology, and Security
1993-09-13 00:00:00
Introduction
1993-10-01 00:00:00 to 1993-10-03 00:00:00
Ethnic Conflict
1993-11-01 00:00:00
North Africa and Islam
1993-12-06 00:00:00
Democratization
1994-01-10 00:00:00
The Future of Europe
1994-02-04 00:00:00 to 1994-02-06 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
1994-03-07 00:00:00
Nuclear Non-Proliferation
1994-04-04 00:00:00
Economic Competitiveness
1994-04-29 00:00:00 to 1994-05-01 00:00:00
Regional Integration
1994-09-12 00:00:00
Introduction
1994-09-30 00:00:00 to 1994-10-02 00:00:00
Ethnic Conflict
1994-11-07 00:00:00
North Africa, the Palestinians, and Islam
1994-12-05 00:00:00
Democratization
1995-01-09 00:00:00
The Future of European Security
1995-02-03 00:00:00 to 1995-02-05 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
1995-03-06 00:00:00
Nuclear Proliferation
1995-04-03 00:00:00
Economic Growth and Productivity
1995-05-05 00:00:00 to 1995-05-07 00:00:00
Regional Integration
1995-09-11 00:00:00
Introduction
1995-09-29 00:00:00 to 1995-10-01 00:00:00
Ethnic Conflict
1995-11-06 00:00:00
North Africa, the Middle East, and Islam
1995-12-04 00:00:00
Democratization
1996-01-08 00:00:00
The Future of European Security
1996-02-02 00:00:00 to 1996-02-04 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
1996-03-04 00:00:00
Nuclear Proliferation
1996-04-01 00:00:00
Economic Growth and Productivity
1996-05-03 00:00:00 to 1996-05-05 00:00:00
Regional Integration
1996-09-09 00:00:00
Introduction
1996-10-04 00:00:00 to 1996-10-06 00:00:00
Ethnic Conflict
1996-11-04 00:00:00
Islam and the Turkish Experience
1996-12-09 00:00:00
Democratization
1997-01-06 00:00:00
Democratization and War
1997-01-31 00:00:00 to 1997-02-02 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
1997-03-03 00:00:00
Nuclear Proliferation
1997-04-07 00:00:00
Economics and Security
1997-05-03 00:00:00 to 1997-05-05 00:00:00
Regional Integration
1997-09-08 00:00:00
Introduction
1997-10-03 00:00:00 to 1997-10-05 00:00:00
Ethnic Conflict
1997-11-03 00:00:00
Islam and Central Asia
1997-12-01 00:00:00
Democratization
1998-01-05 00:00:00
Democratization and War
1998-01-30 00:00:00 to 1998-02-01 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
1998-03-02 00:00:00
Nuclear Proliferation
1998-04-06 00:00:00
Economics and Security
1998-05-01 00:00:00 to 1998-05-03 00:00:00
Global and Regional Integration
1998-09-14 00:00:00
Introduction
1998-10-02 00:00:00 to 1998-10-04 00:00:00
Ethnic Conflict
1998-11-02 00:00:00
Islam and Iran
1998-12-07 00:00:00
Democratization
1999-01-04 00:00:00
The Future of Eurasian Security
1999-01-30 00:00:00 to 1999-02-01 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
1999-03-01 00:00:00
Nuclear Proliferation
1999-04-05 00:00:00
Terrorism
1999-05-01 00:00:00 to 1999-05-03 00:00:00
Global and Regional Integration
1999-09-14 00:00:00
Introduction
1999-10-01 00:00:00 to 1999-10-03 00:00:00
Ethnic Conflict
1999-11-01 00:00:00
Islamism and Turkey
1999-12-06 00:00:00
Democratization
2000-01-03 00:00:00
The Future of Eurasian Security
2000-01-28 00:00:00 to 2000-01-30 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2000-03-06 00:00:00
Nuclear Proliferation
2000-04-03 00:00:00
Economic Security
2000-04-28 00:00:00 to 2000-04-30 00:00:00
Global and Regional Integration
2000-09-11 00:00:00
Introduction
2000-10-06 00:00:00 to 2000-10-08 00:00:00
Ethnic Conflict
2000-11-06 00:00:00
Islamism and Politics
2000-12-04 00:00:00
Democratization and Human Rights
2001-01-08 00:00:00
Intervention
2001-02-02 00:00:00 to 2001-02-04 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2001-03-05 00:00:00
Terrorism
2001-04-02 00:00:00
Economics and National Security
2001-05-04 00:00:00 to 2001-05-06 00:00:00
Regional and Global Integration
2001-09-10 00:00:00
Introduction
2001-09-28 00:00:00 to 2001-09-30 00:00:00
Ethnic Conflict
2001-11-05 00:00:00
Religion and Politics
2001-12-03 00:00:00
Intervention
2002-01-07 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and Europe
2002-02-01 00:00:00 to 2002-02-03 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2002-03-04 00:00:00
Proliferation and Terrorism
2002-04-01 00:00:00
Democratization
2002-04-26 00:00:00 to 2002-04-28 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2002-09-09 00:00:00
Introduction
2002-09-28 00:00:00 to 2002-09-30 00:00:00
Ethnic Conflict
2002-11-04 00:00:00
Religion and Politics
2002-12-07 00:00:00
The Persian Gulf
2003-01-06 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and Europe
2003-01-31 00:00:00 to 2003-02-02 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2003-03-03 00:00:00
South Asia
2003-04-07 00:00:00
Terrorism and Homeland Security
2003-05-02 00:00:00 to 2003-05-04 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2003-09-08 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2003-10-03 00:00:00 to 2003-10-05 00:00:00
Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2003-11-03 00:00:00
Reconstructing Iraq
2003-12-01 00:00:00
Democratization in the Gulf
2004-01-05 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and the Future of World Politics
2004-01-30 00:00:00 to 2004-02-01 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2004-03-01 00:00:00
South Asia
2004-04-05 00:00:00
Terrorism and Homeland Security
2004-04-30 00:00:00 to 2004-05-02 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2004-09-13 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2004-10-01 00:00:00 to 2004-10-03 00:00:00
Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2004-11-01 00:00:00
Democratization
2004-12-06 00:00:00
State Building & Iraq
2005-01-03 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and the Future of World Politics
2005-01-28 00:00:00 to 2005-01-30 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2005-03-07 00:00:00
South Asia
2005-04-04 00:00:00
Terrorism and Homeland Security
2005-04-29 00:00:00 to 2005-05-01 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2005-09-12 00:00:00
Introduction
2005-09-30 00:00:00 to 2005-10-02 00:00:00
Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2005-11-07 00:00:00
Israel and Palestine
2005-12-05 00:00:00
Terrorism and Counterterrorism
2006-01-03 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and the Future of World Politics
2006-01-27 00:00:00 to 2006-01-29 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2006-03-06 00:00:00
State Building and Iraq
2006-04-03 00:00:00
Democratization
2006-04-28 00:00:00 to 2006-04-30 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2006-09-12 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2006-09-29 00:00:00 to 2006-10-01 00:00:00
Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2006-11-06 00:00:00
Israel & Palestine
2006-12-04 00:00:00
Japan & Europe — US Allies Forever?
2007-01-02 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and World Politics
2007-02-02 00:00:00 to 2007-02-04 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2007-03-05 00:00:00
State Building
2007-04-04 00:00:00
Democratization
2007-05-04 00:00:00 to 2007-05-06 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2007-09-10 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2007-09-28 00:00:00 to 2007-09-30 00:00:00
Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2007-11-05 00:00:00
Iran & Turkey: Democracy & Islam
2007-12-10 00:00:00
Japan & Europe — US Allies Forever?
2008-01-07 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and World Politics
2008-02-01 00:00:00 to 2008-02-03 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2008-03-03 00:00:00
State Building
2008-04-07 00:00:00
Democratization
2008-05-02 00:00:00 to 2008-05-04 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2008-09-08 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2008-10-03 00:00:00 to 2008-10-05 00:00:00
Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2008-11-03 00:00:00
Iran & Turkey: Democracy & Islam
2008-12-01 00:00:00
Japan & Europe — US Allies Forever?
2009-01-05 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and World Politics
2009-01-30 00:00:00 to 2009-02-01 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2009-03-02 00:00:00
Environment & Demography
2009-04-06 00:00:00
Democratization
2009-05-01 00:00:00 to 2009-05-03 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2009-09-08 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2009-10-02 00:00:00 to 2009-10-04 00:00:00
Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2009-11-02 00:00:00
Iran & Turkey: Democracy & Islam
2009-12-07 00:00:00
Japan & Europe — US Allies Forever?
2010-01-04 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and World Politics
2010-01-29 00:00:00 to 2010-01-31 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2010-03-01 00:00:00
Environment & Demography
2010-04-05 00:00:00
Democratization
2010-04-30 00:00:00 to 2010-05-02 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2010-09-07 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2010-10-01 00:00:00 to 2010-10-03 00:00:00
Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2010-11-01 00:00:00
Iran & Turkey: Democracy & Islam
2010-12-06 00:00:00
Japan & Europe — US Allies Forever?
2011-01-03 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and World Politics
2011-01-28 00:00:00 to 2011-01-30 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2011-03-07 00:00:00
Environment & Demography
2011-04-04 00:00:00
Democratization
2011-04-29 00:00:00 to 2011-05-01 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2011-09-06 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2011-09-30 00:00:00 to 2011-10-02 00:00:00
Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2011-11-07 00:00:00
Iran & Turkey - Israel & Palestine
2011-12-05 00:00:00
Japan & Europe — US Allies Forever?
2012-01-04 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism and China
2012-01-27 00:00:00 to 2012-01-29 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2012-03-05 00:00:00
Environment & Demography
2012-04-02 00:00:00
Democratization & The Arab Spring
2012-04-27 00:00:00 to 2012-04-29 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2012-09-04 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2012-09-28 00:00:00 to 2012-09-30 00:00:00
Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2012-11-05 00:00:00
Iran & Turkey
2012-12-04 00:00:00
Japan & Europe — US Allies Forever?
2013-01-07 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism and China
2013-02-01 00:00:00 to 2013-02-03 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World
2013-03-04 00:00:00
Environment & Demography
2013-04-01 00:00:00
Democratization & The Arab Spring
2013-04-26 00:00:00 to 2013-04-28 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2013-09-09 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2013-10-04 00:00:00 to 2013-10-06 00:00:00
Civil Wars, Ethnic and Religious Conflict
2013-11-04 00:00:00
Iran & Turkey
2013-12-05 00:00:00
Japan & Europe — US Allies Forever?
2014-01-06 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism & US Policy towards China
2014-01-31 00:00:00 to 2014-02-02 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalized World
2014-03-03 00:00:00
Brazil & Mexico
2014-04-07 00:00:00
Democratization & The Arab World
2014-05-02 00:00:00 to 2014-05-04 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2014-09-08 00:00:00
Introductory Session
2014-09-26 00:00:00 to 2014-09-28 00:00:00
Civil Wars, Ethnic & Religious Conflict
2014-11-03 00:00:00
Iran & Turkey
2014-12-03 00:00:00
Japan & Europe: US Allies Forever?
2015-01-05 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and World Politics
1
2015-01-30 00:00:00 to 2015-02-01 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalized World
2015-03-02 00:00:00
Latin America
2015-04-06 00:00:00
Democratization in the Arab World
2015-05-01 00:00:00 to 2015-05-03 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
2015-09-10 00:00:00
Introductory Session
Faculty: Francis Fukuyama
2015-10-02 00:00:00 to 2015-10-04 00:00:00
Ethnicity, Religion and Civil Wars
2015-11-02 00:00:00
Iran, Turkey & Israel
2015-12-02 00:00:00
Japan, Europe & South Korea – Allies Forever?
2016-01-04 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and US-China Relations
2016-01-29 00:00:00 to 2016-01-31 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalized World
2016-03-07 00:00:00
Latin America
2016-04-04 00:00:00
Democracy and Authoritarianism in the Arab World
2016-09-08 00:00:00
2016 Introductory Session & Alumni Reunion

The 2016 Introductory Session and Seminar XXI Alumni Reunion will be held Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the National Press Club. This year’s session will feature guest speaker Ambassador James Dobbins, Senior Fellow and Distinguished Chair in Diplomacy and Security at the RAND Corporation.

Evening Schedule:
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
6:30 - 7:40 PM: Introduction & Keynote Speaker
7:40 - 9:00 PM: Dinner and Q&A

Faculty: James Dobbins
2016-09-30 00:00:00 to 2016-10-02 00:00:00
Religion, Identity Politics, and Civil Wars
2016-11-07 00:00:00
Iran, Turkey, and Israel
2016-12-08 00:00:00
Japan, Europe, and South Korea - Allies Forever?
2017-01-03 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism, and U.S.-China Relations
2017-02-03 00:00:00 to 2017-02-05 00:00:00
National Economies and Transnational Forces in a Globalized World
2017-03-06 00:00:00
Latin America
2017-04-03 00:00:00
Democracy and Authoritarianism in the Arab World
2017-09-05 00:00:00
Introductory Session
Faculty: Kathleen Hicks
2017-10-06 00:00:00 to 2017-10-08 00:00:00
Religion, Identity Politics, and Civil War
2017-11-02 00:00:00
Japan, Europe & South Korea – Allies Forever?
2017-12-07 00:00:00
Iran, Turkey & Israel
2018-01-03 00:00:00
Cybersecurity and Biosecurity
2018-02-02 00:00:00 to 2018-02-04 00:00:00
National Economies and Transnational Factors in a Globalized World
2018-03-12 00:00:00
Latin America
2018-04-02 00:00:00
Democracy & Authoritarianism in the Arab World
2018-09-05 00:00:00
Introduction Session
2018-11-05 00:00:00
Iran, Turkey & Israel
2018-11-29 00:00:00
Japan, Europe & South Korea – Allies Forever?
2019-01-03 00:00:00
Cybersecurity & Biosecurity
2019-02-01 00:00:00 to 2019-02-03 00:00:00
National Economies & Transnational Factors in a Globalized World
2019-02-28 00:00:00
Latin America
2019-04-01 00:00:00
Democracy & Authoritarianism in the Arab World
2019-04-26 00:00:00 to 2019-04-28 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
1
2019-09-04 00:00:00
Introductory Session
Faculty: Peter W. Singer
2019-10-04 00:00:00 to 2019-10-06 00:00:00
Religion, Identity Politics, & Civil Wars
2019-11-05 00:00:00
Iran, Turkey & Israel
2019-12-05 00:00:00
Japan, Europe & South Korea – Allies Forever?
2020-01-06 00:00:00
Cybersecurity & Biosecurity
2020-01-31 00:00:00 to 2020-02-02 00:00:00
National Economies & Transnational Factors in a Globalized World
2020-03-03 00:00:00
Latin America
2020-04-07 00:00:00
Democracy & Authoritarianism in the Arab World
2020-05-01 00:00:00 to 2020-05-03 00:00:00
Pandemic & Covid-19

Due to the threat of COVID-19 this session will be held virtually via Webex Training on Saturday, May 2, 2020 from 9am-5pm.

 

2020-09-08 00:00:00
Introductory Session (Virtual Meeting)

*There are no required readings for this session*

  • The Virtual Introductory Session & Alumni Reunion will be held on Tuesday, September, 8, 2020 from 5-9pm EDT via Webex Meetings
  • Hosted by Director Ken Oye
  • Featured Speaker: Richard Clarke, Founder and CEO of Good Harbor Cyber Security Risk Management
  • Discussion Topic: “Silenced Alarms: The Price of Ignoring Expert, Data-Driven Warnings”
  • The event is open ONLY to the incoming Seminar XXI Class of 2021 and Seminar XXI Alumni

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

Evening Schedule: (all times are EDT)

5:00-6:00pm Webex Meeting will open for audio/video check and unstructured discussion
6:00-6:05pm Introduction by Director Ken Oye
6:05-6:45pm Richard Clarke Presentation
6:45-6:50pm Ken Oye Follow-up
6:50-7:10pm Q&A
7:10-7:20pm Break
7:20-8:10pm Q&A
8:10-9:00pm Unstructured discussion

SEE THE ABOVE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE WEBEX USER GUIDE WITH SCREENSHOTS

HOW TO JOIN THE WEBEX MEETING

Step 1: Registration

  1. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
  2. On the registration webpage, enter your name and email to submit your registration request.
  3. Once you have been approved you will receive a follow-up email at the address you provided. This email will contain the link and meeting details to join the actual session. (You will receive a reminder email the day of the session with the meeting link as well.)

Step 2: Join the Meeting

  1. Using a computer with microphone/camera capabilities is recommended for the best meeting experience, but you can also call-in by phone. The details to call-in by phone are listed on the follow-up email you received after you successfully registered.
  2. Once the meeting is open, use the email “Go to Meeting” link to go to Webex.
  3. You will be prompted to enter your name (as you wish it to appear during the meeting) and email address you used to register. Click “Join Meeting.”
  4. If you have not used Webex before, you may be prompted to download the Cisco Webex application. You are not required to download or create an account to participate. Choose “Run a temporary application” if you wish to only use Webex for this one meeting.

Step 3: Connect Audio/Video

  1. When you first enter the meeting room, you will be prompted to connect your audio/video before you officially join.
  2. “Call Using Computer” is the default option, but you can also have Webex call your phone from the dropdown menu under “Select Audio Connection.” You must have your audio connected in order to join the meeting.
  3. Your “Integrated Webcam” should be the default setting for “Select Video Connection.” We recommend turning on your camera, but it is not required to join the meeting.
  4. Once you have made your Audio and Video Connection selections, click the green “Connect Audio and Video” button.
  5. You will see icons for both your Microphone and Camera on the bottom control bar as well as next to your name in the Participants Window. Please mute your microphone when you are not speaking to avoid any interruptions. When the Mic Icon is red, you are muted. When your Cam Icon is blue, your camera is on.
  6. You can reset your audio/video connection at any time from the “Audio” dropdown menu at the top menu bar, or from the … More Options Icon at the bottom control bar.

Step 4: How To Ask a Question During the Q&A

  1. In the Participants Window on the right side of the screen, click the Hand Icon next to your name to raise your hand. When the Hand Icon is blue, your hand is raised.
  2. In the Chat Window below the Participants Window, select “To: Everyone” and type a brief description of your question, hit enter to submit.
  3. When called upon by the moderator, unmute your microphone (icon is black when you are on) and ask your question.
  4. Once you are finished, mute your microphone again (icon showing red) and click the Hand Icon next to your name again to lower your hand.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at semxxi@mit.edu for assistance. We appreciate your cooperation, and hope you are all staying safe out there.

Faculty: Richard Clarke
2020-10-03 00:00:00 to 2020-10-04 00:00:00
Disintegration: Ethnic, Religious & Ideational Identities, & Conflict (Virtual Meeting)
2020-10-19 00:00:00
Liberalism, Realism and Interstate Conflict with reference to US-China Relations (Virtual Meeting)
2020-11-02 00:00:00
Iran, Turkey & Israel (Virtual Meeting)
2020-11-17 00:00:00
Democratization & Authoritarianism in the Arab World (Virtual Meeting)
2020-12-03 00:00:00
Pandemic Security and COVID-19 (Virtual Meeting)
2020-12-15 00:00:00
Climate Change (Virtual Meeting)
2021-01-05 00:00:00
Cybersecurity & Biosecurity (Virtual Meeting)
2021-01-29 00:00:00 to 2021-01-31 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalizing World (Virtual Meeting)
2021-03-02 00:00:00
Japan, Europe & South Korea: US Allies Forever? (Virtual Meeting)

 

2021-03-16 00:00:00
Latin America (Virtual Meeting)
2021-04-06 00:00:00
Nuclear Politics (Virtual Meeting)
2021-04-30 00:00:00 to 2021-05-02 00:00:00
US National Security Policy (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-07 00:00:00
Introductory Session

The 2021 Introductory Session and Seminar XXI Alumni Reunion will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the National Press Club. This year’s session will feature guest speaker Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr., USN (ret.), Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea and Former Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command.

IMPORTANT: In accordance with MIT guidelines, all attendees for this event MUST provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19. Alumni will be prompted to upload a photo of your vaccination card when you register.

Reminders:

  • There is a nominal NON-REFUNDABLE fee of $35.00 for the dinner for Alumni participants.
  • There will be an open cash bar for the cocktail hour.
  • This event is for Seminar XXI fellows and alumni only. We DO NOT accommodate spouses.

Dress Code:
Civilians:
Business attire (coat and tie) and equivalent for women
Military: Formal uniform or business attire (Summer white uniforms are acceptable)

Evening Schedule:
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
6:30 - 7:40 PM: Introduction & Keynote Speaker
7:40 - 9:00 PM: Dinner and Q&A

Click here for parking information for the National Press Club

Faculty: Harry Harris
2021-11-01 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism & China
2021-12-06 00:00:00
Pandemic Security and COVID-19
2022-01-03 00:00:00
Cybersecurity & Biosecurity

*IMPORTANT*

Due to recent COVID-19 developments this will now be a VIRTUAL SESSION held via Microsoft Teams. We will send further instructions on how to join the virtual meeting soon.

2022-03-08 00:00:00
Japan, Europe & South Korea – US Alliance Relationships
2022-03-18 00:00:00 to 2022-03-20 00:00:00
National Economies in a Globalized World
2022-04-04 00:00:00
Iran, Turkey & Israel
2022-04-29 00:00:00 to 2022-05-01 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
1
2022-09-06 00:00:00
Introductory Session

The 2022 Introductory Session and Seminar XXI Alumni Reunion will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the National Press Club. This year’s session will feature guest speaker Dr. Stephen Walt, the Robert and Renee Belfer Professor of International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School.

IMPORTANT: In accordance with MIT guidelines, all attendees for this event MUST provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19.

Reminders:

  • This event is for Seminar XXI fellows and alumni only. We DO NOT accommodate spouses.
  • This event is expected to have upwards of 200 attendees including the incoming class and Seminar XXI alumni.
  • There will be a cash bar for the cocktail hour.
  • There are no required readings for this session.

Dress Code:
Civilians:
Business attire (coat and tie) and equivalent for women
Military: Formal uniform or business attire (Summer white uniforms are acceptable)

Evening Schedule:
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
6:30 - 7:40 PM: Introduction & Keynote Speaker
7:40 - 9:00 PM: Dinner and Q&A

Click here for parking information for the National Press Club

 

Faculty: Stephen Walt
2022-10-07 00:00:00 to 2022-10-09 00:00:00
Identity Politics, Nationalism & Conflict
2022-10-31 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism & US-China Relations
2022-12-05 00:00:00
Migration, Security & US-Latin America Relations
2023-01-03 00:00:00
Cybersecurity & Biosecurity
2023-02-03 00:00:00 to 2023-02-05 00:00:00
Economic Security and the End of Globalization?
2023-03-06 00:00:00
Europe, Japan & S. Korea: US Allies Forever?
2023-04-03 00:00:00
Iran, Turkey & Israel
2023-04-28 00:00:00 to 2023-04-30 00:00:00
US National Security Policy
1
2023-09-06 00:00:00
Introductory Session

Thank you for registering your account. There are no required readings for this session.

The 2023 Introductory Session and Seminar XXI Alumni Reunion will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the National Press Club. This year’s session will feature guest speaker Dr. Marc Raibert, Executive Director of Boston Dynamics AI Institute, presenting "The Promise and Perils of Artificial Intelligence."

Click Here to RSVP for the event

Reminders:

  • This event is expected to have upwards of 200 attendees including the incoming class and Seminar XXI alumni.
  • This event is for Seminar XXI fellows and alumni only. We DO NOT accommodate spouses.
  • There will be a cash bar for the cocktail hour.
  • There are no required readings for this session.

Dress Code:
Civilians:
Business attire (coat and tie) and equivalent for women
Military: Formal uniform or business attire (Summer white uniforms are acceptable)

Evening Schedule:
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour
6:30 - 7:40 PM: Introduction & Keynote Speaker
7:40 - 9:00 PM: Dinner and Q&A

Click here for parking information for the National Press Club

Faculty: Marc Raibert
2023-10-06 00:00:00 to 2023-10-08 00:00:00
Identity Politics, Nationalism & Conflict
2023-11-06 00:00:00
Realism, Liberalism & US-China Relations
2023-12-04 00:00:00
Energy Resilience & Climate Change
2024-01-03 00:00:00
Cybersecurity & Biosecurity
2024-03-04 00:00:00
US Alliances: Europe, Japan & South Korea
2024-04-08 00:00:00
Iran, Turkey & Israel
1
2024-05-03 00:00:00 to 2024-05-05 00:00:00
US National Security Policy

Thank you for registering your account. The session info and reading materials will be posted closer to the event date. The Seminar XXI staff will notify the current class when they are available.