Week 1
Sunday, July 13:
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Welcome reception and remarks by Dr. John Lenczowski, Robert Macmullen, Holly Harris and Professor Al Santoli
Monday, July 14:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Why we defend America: American Founding Principles and the Western Moral Tradition” by Professor Joseph R. Wood
2:30p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Visit to National Archives
Tuesday, July 15:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Strategic Influence: Public and Traditional Diplomacy as Force Multipliers” by Dr. John Lenczowski
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Diplomacy: ‘Bringing Home the Bacon without Spilling the Beans'” by Ambassador G. Philip Hughes
Wednesday, July 16:
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “Space Warfare” with Dr. John B. Sheldon
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. “German National Security Enterprise and Counterterrorism Efforts” by Timothy Curry, Christian Simons and Michael Vogel
Thursday, July 17:
9-12:00 a.m.“Cyber Warfare” with Dr. John B. Sheldon and Professor S. John Tsagronis
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “U.S. Intelligence” by Professor David L. Thomas
Friday, July 18:
All Day – Gettysburg
7:15 a.m. – Please arrive at IWP NO LATER THAN 7:15 a.m. The bus will depart promptly at 7:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Gettysburg National Military Park and Soldiers Cemetery Visit with Professor Charles Smith
Bus departs Gettysburg circa 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 19:
Meet at IWP NLT 8:45 a.m.
Bus departs IWP at 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Visit to National Cryptologic Museum Professor S. Eugene Poteat
Sunday, July 20:
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Movie: “The Lives of Others” with Kosciuszko Chair Research Fellow Nathalie I. Vogel
Week 2
Monday, July 21:
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “The Strategic Challenge from China” with Dr. David Glancy and “The Influence of Traditional Themes and Historical Factors on China’s Current Strategic Framework” with Dr. Christopher Lew
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Latin America: Beast or Burden?” by Dr. Tania C. Mastrapa and Ambassador Otto Juan Reich
Tuesday, July 22:
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – “Current and Emerging Threats and Risks” with Professor Tsagronis
2:00 -4:00 p.m. – “U.S. Counterintelligence” with Professor John J. Quattrocki and Michelle van Cleave
Wednesday, July 23:
Morning – Free time. Please feel welcome to catch up on course readings.
1:00-4:00 p.m. Russia with Professor Paul A. Goble and Kosciuszko Chair Research Fellow Nathalie I. Vogel
5:00-7:00 p.m. – Iraq with Prof. Sebastian Gorka and Prof. S. John Tsagronis
Thursday, July 24:
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Africa with Kemal Okudo and Professor S. John Tsagronis
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. – Economic Statecraft with Dr. David Glancy
Friday, July 25:
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. “Regionally Aligned Forces Briefing and Mentorship Session” with LTC Jay Charland
1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. – “From Policy to Strategy” with Dr. David Glancy and Professor S. John Tsagronis
Saturday, July 26: Day Off
Sunday, July 27: Day Off
Week 3
Monday, July 28:
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. – Pentagon Visit: Meeting with GEN Odierno, “The Surge” with Thomas Tyra, tour of the Pentagon with Randy Odom
Tuesday, July 29:
10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. – Strategic Mentorship with the Army’s Senior Warrant Officer: CW5 David Williams
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. – “Hearts and Minds Activities” with Professor Al Santoli
Wednesday, July 30:
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – White House Tour – Visit to OMB. Please meet at the White House NO LATER THAN 9:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. – “Had I known then what I know now” with CH (LTC) John L. Kallerson, Ambassador Kenneth P. Moorefield and Professor Al Santoli
6:30 p.m. – Meet at The Army and Navy Club Daiquiri Lounge for Happy Hour with IWP Trustee Tidal McCoy
Thursday, July 31:
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – “The National Guard of the United States and its Role in National Defense, from 1636 to Present Day,” with Anne C. Armstrong, Deputy Director of the National Guard Educational Foundation; Col. (ret.) Peter Duffy, Director of Legislation for the National Guard Association of the United States; and Mike Waite, Deputy Legislative Director of NGAUS
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. – “Defense Acquisition and Innovation” by Adam Jay Harrison
Friday, August 1:
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Farewell Brunch
2:00-4:00 p.m. – “Integrated Strategy” with Dr. John Lenczowski
Saturday, August 2:
Departure