Iraq, 2003-2004

Posted on May 1, 2019 by in Past Events

In the Summer of 2003, a young man fresh out of grad school decided to go to Iraq to make a difference and to find himself. He was quickly thrown into a world completely foreign from anything he previously knew, in an office with 12 local Iraqi translators who welcomed him, but at the same time were suspicious of his intentions. His book, Tales From The Tigris, tells the story of how one American and his team of Iraqi translators learned to put aside their differences to work together and learn from each other amidst a confusing conflict that challenged and threatened their relationship on a daily basis. 

A Fireside Chat with Bill Putnam, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army

7-8pm, Monday, May 6

FDR Suite (B-17), Adams House

12 students only. RSVP required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEAD29A4FA7-iraq

Death in the Polis: Warfare and Urban Centers in the 21st Century 4/23

Posted on March 22, 2019 by in Past Events

Renewed great power competition, the continued rise of forces challenging the nation state, climate change, and increasing levels of urbanization and global interconnectedness will ensure the world’s urban areas increasingly factor into US national security interests.  Any effort to secure US interests will likely involve the US military, but is it trained and ready to conduct urban operations in an era of increasing urbanization? 

Come and join Lieutenant Colonels Goedecke and Putnam for a fireside chat that will provide some deep insights.

Tuesday, April 23, 7-8pm, in the FDR Suite (Adams B-17)

Twelve students, only.

RSVP required, here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44aead29a4fa7-urban