Challenges for the United States in the
Post-Crimea World:

Coping with the New World Disorder

June 10, 2014 | Capitol Hill Club | Washington, DC

 

Russia's actions in Crimea and Ukraine have called into question the international "rules of the game." The events have created new and complex challenges for the Department of Defense at a time when spending and manpower reductions are expected.

Putin's authoritarian government appears determined to expand Russia’s power and influence to the Near Abroad and beyond. Could his actions lead us into a new "cold war" or perhaps something worse? Could the concept that ethnicity is more important than citizenship lead to global volatility greater than we have experienced in the past six decades?

This special one-day seminar will address the spreading impact of the crisis on the former Soviet territories, Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, and discuss the resources the U.S. has to respond and to prevent further disorder.

 

*Among the topics to be addressed are:

• Why Did Moscow Move and What Does the Kremlin Hope to Achieve in Ukraine?
• The Struggle for Global Mastery: Is Cooperation Being Replaced by Conflict
• What are the Kremlin's Next Targets in the Former Soviet Space?
• What Lessons are China, Japan and Iran Drawing from Moscow's Moves and the West’s Response?
• How do Russia's Moves Change the North Atlantic Partnership between Europe and the United States.?
• What Options Does the U.S. have? Can it Reverse Putin's Actions or is Containment the Only Possibility?
• The Geopolitical Triangle: Moscow, Tehran and Washington
• Russia's Global Probes Against Western Interests

*NOTE: The above topics will change to address current events at the time of the seminar.

 

Among those who have agreed to participate are:

Robert S. Wood, Moderator; Dean Emeritus, Center for Naval Warfare Studies and Chester Nimitz Chair of Foreign Policy and National Security, U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

Paul Goble, Central Asian Specialist; Senior Research Associate, Euro College, University of Tartu, Estonia; Formerly with the U.S. State Department and Central Intelligence Agency

Gordon G. Chang, Author, The Coming Collapse of China and Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes on the World; writer, Forbes.com and World Affairs Journal

Stephen J. Blank, Senior Fellow, American Foreign Policy Council; Former Professor of National Security Affairs, Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College

Afshin Molavi, Senior Advisor, Oxford Analytica; Former Fellow, New America Foundation; Author, Persian Pilgrimages: Journeys Across Iran

 

FEE

The fee for this one-day program is $765 per person. The program will feature approximately 5 separate presentations. Also included are continental breakfast and a working luncheon.

 

REGISTRATION

The target audience for these workshops are civilians (GS-13 and above) and military O-4 and above). Others who have a special interest in the subject, need-to-know, or are in key positions may apply. Workshop space is limited to assure participants ample time for open discussion with presenters. Upon registration, attendees will receive confirmation via email. Cancellations will be accepted in writing up to two weeks prior to each program. After that time, substitutions will be accepted. The Agency will be billed if registration is cancelled after the deadline.

If you have any questions or need further information, please call Iris Fernandez or Patricia Patton at 703-684-8807.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Challenges for the United States in the Post-Crimea World: Coping with the New World Disorder will be held in private meeting rooms at the Capitol Hill Club, located at 300 First Street, SE, in Washington, DC. The Club is directly across the street from the Capitol South Metro Station (Blue and Orange Lines). Business attire for participants is required. Military uniform is optional.

Reporting information concerning registration time and meeting room assignment will be sent to all participants approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of each program. The meeting room will open at 7:45 am and seminars will be conducted from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

These programs are informal and strictly "off-the-record." No video, power point or audio-visual aids are utilized in seminar presentations.

 

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