Information and Influence in Sweden

Sweden is overhauling their approach to national defense, greatly expanding military budgets, restoring conscription, and hardening defenses.

Part of the increasing pressure on Sweden comes in the form of insidious information campaigns, some originating within the country, some coming from right-wing political groups beyond Sweden’s borders, and some sponsored by antagonistic states.

Since 2016, the FDR Foundation has been honored to periodically work with the Swedish government on countering disinformation campaigns. Now we’re taking the work from Harvard to Stockholm, where four professors will work directly with Swedish decision makers and practitioners in November, 2019. We look forward to both being of assistance and to bringing our findings back to Harvard for further research

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

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