What’s on in Washington

National Churchill Leadership Center Announces Program for Fall 2023

The National Churchill Leadership Center (NCLC) at the George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, D.C. (headquarters of the International Churchill Society) is dedicated to the study of global leadership, using Winston Churchill’s legacy as a lens. This fall it will be hosting three events that probe the past, present and future of international security and one that examines the personal lives of two powerful leaders. All events can be followed on ZOOM.

Understanding How China’s Government Challenges America—Oct. 18

Robert Sutter, Professor of Practice of International Affairs at GWU’s Elliott School, will offer an explanation of what the challenges are that presently face the United States with respect to China and a perspective of their scope and implications for the many other countries endangered by Chinese government practices. To register, please CLICK HERE.

The Evolution of Warfare with Lord Roberts and Gen. Petraeus—Oct. 26

Two leading authorities—acclaimed historian Lord (Andrew) Roberts and General David Petraeus, the outstanding battlefield commander and strategist of our time—collaborate on a landmark examination of war since 1945. They will trace the evolution of warfare since the end of the Second World War up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and articulate what we must learn from the past—and anticipate in the future—in order to navigate an increasingly perilous world. A book signing and author meet-and-greet will occur after the program ends. To register, please CLICK HERE.

Able Archer ’83: 40 Years On—Nov. 8

Just how close did the world come to nuclear war in November 1983? Nate Jones and Aaron Bateman will discuss. Jones is the Freedom of Information Act Director for The Washington Post and a fellow at the National Security Archive GWU. He is author of Able Archer 83: The Secret History of the NATO Exercise That Almost Triggered Nuclear War. Bateman is an assistant professor of history and international affairs at GWU and author of the forthcoming book Weapons in Space: Technology, Politics, and the Rise and Fall of the Strategic Defense Initiative. To register, please CLICK HERE.

Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons—Dec. 12

Charlotte Gray is author of a new study that looks at the mothers of Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She will be in conversation with NCLC Executive Director Justin Reash to discuss Passionate Mothers Powerful Sons: The Lives of Jennie Jerome Churchill and Sarah Delano Roosevelt. To register, please CLICK HERE.

Bulletin #185 — Oct 2023