Understanding Cultural Networks in Africa and Asia for National Security

16-17 April, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

Program: The workshop will begin with community building through social engagement on Monday, April 16th, 5 to 8 pm while enjoying a Boat Cruise on the Hudson River. The program continues on Tuesday, April 17th with presentations, lunch, and discussions at Thayer Hotel, West Point, NY.

Location:  Lincoln Hall Room 2212, National Defense University, Ft. McNair

Time:  1200 – 1300

The Workshop served as the ceremonial commencement of activities related to the Mexican Counter-Transnational Criminal Organization Community of Interest. Meant to build on, synchronize, and strengthen existing but largely unstructured community of interest activities, the Workshop goals included:
-    Identifying cross-organizational data and information gaps critical to United States Government (USG) priorities
-    Beginning to identify solutions to fill gaps and improve USG analytics in support of the operator

Discussion with Mark Moyar, author of A Question of Command: Counterinsurgency from the Civil War to Iraq

Center for Complex Operations National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair

Monday, September 12 1200 - 1330

Lincoln Hall, Room 1105 

The Center for Complex Operations, supported by the International Stability Operations Association, cordially invites you to attend the "Private Sector Perspectives on Stability Operaitons:  Examples and Innovations" panel discussion.  The seminar will be followed by a light reception.

The event will consist of two separate panels.  The first focuses on Examples, highlighting both successful and unsuccessful experiences and best practices in stability operations contracting.  The second panel will focus on Innovations and will highlight how lessons learned can be incorporated for improved future performance.

When?  Thursday, June 23, 2011 --  Panels:  1:00 - 5:45 PM ; Reception:  5:45 - 6:45 PM