Institute for the Study of War

Asymmetric Threat Symposium XII Oct7 RSVP George Mason University (Arlington Campus)		The Institute for the Study of War is excited to announce that it is co-sponsoring the twelfth symposium in the Asymmetric Threat Symposium series on October 7, 2019 in Arlington, Virginia. Read More
The Humanitarian Impact of Conflicts in the Middle East Jun18 RSVP New Canaan, Connecticut		Join Grace Farms Foundation and the Institute for the Study of War in New Canaan, Connecticut on June 18, 2019 (7:30-9:00) for a discussion on the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and their importance to U.S. national security and values, including human dignity and freedom. Read More
ISW President's Circle Dinner Oct31
Asymmetric Threat Symposium Oct17		Read More
ISW Annual Security Conference Sep5
New ISW Insight Series Apr11 Institute for the Study of War		ISW's Insight Series: The Changing Geostrategic Landscape Read More
A Conversation with the Chief of Staff of the Army, GEN Raymond T. Odierno Mar27 Institute for the Study of War		General Odierno will discuss a wide range of topics, including the need for U.S. ground forces in future conflicts; and whether the U.S. Army can meet future threats if resources and end-strength continue to decline. Read More
The Army's Force 2025 and Beyond: Thinking, Learning, and Innovating A Conversation with LTG H.R. McMaster Feb20 Institute for the Study of War		Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster (TRADOC) will discuss his efforts to develop, mature, and assess concepts, and for integrating capabilities required to improve the effectiveness of the current and future force. Read More
The Struggle for Iraq’s Future: Is It a Lost Cause? Feb18 RSVP American Enterprise Institute		Reports on Iraq in recent months have been less than encouraging; the advance of ISIS, sectarian violence, and falling oil prices are just a few problems Baghdad faces today. But what exactly is happening on the ground? Is the situation in Iraq as grim as some report? Read More
Stuart Bowen: Rebuilding Iraq Jul1 ISW		ISW welcomed Stuart Bowen for a breakfast discussion about his work in Iraq and lessons learned during his more than nine years as Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) . Read More