Events
Upcoming Events
National Security Forum: Impacts of Limitations of Workforce Development in Machining on U.S. National Security with Dr. Tony Schmitz, Professor, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering | October 11, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. | Webcasting Here
National Security Distinguished Lecture: How Disinformation and News Silos Distort Thinking on National Security & Foreign Affairs with Viola Gienger October 17, 2023 | 5:30pm | Toyota Auditorium, Baker School | Webcasting Here
National Security Forum – 2023 – 2024: U.S. – China Relations: National Security vs. Economic Engagement
The relationship between the U.S. and China, the two most powerful countries in the world, has become increasingly hostile and tense. While the economic ties through trade, investment, and supply chain continue to be critical for both countries, the political and security relationship is the lowest it has been in decades. In this lecture series, faculty from different departments across the UTK campus address various aspects of this difficult relationship. All lectures are held in the Toyota Auditorium at the Baker School or webcast live. Download Fall 2023 schedule.
- September 20, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. – Dr. Krista Wiegand, Director, Center for National Security & Foreign Affairs – “The U.S. – China Rivalry: Power Politics, National Security, and Economic Engagement” | Webcasting Here
- October 11, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. – Dr. Tony Schmitz, Professor, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering – “Impacts of Limitations of Workforce Development in Machining on U.S. National Security” | Webcasting Here
- November 8, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. – Dr. Wonjae Hwang, Professor, Department of Political Science – “The Impact of U.S. Restrictions on High-Tech Trade with China on U.S. Allies” | Webcasting Here
- February 7, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – Dr. Jason Hayward, UCOR Fellow and Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering – “China’s Nuclear Weapons Buildup” | Webcasting Here
- March 6, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – Dr. Deborah Penchoff, Associate Director, Center for Information Technology Research – “Rare Earth Minerals and U.S. Dependence on Foreign Sources” | Webcasting Here
- April 10, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – Dr. Thomas Goldsby, Professor, Dee & Jimmy Haslam Chair in Logistics, Department of Supply Chain Management – “U.S. Companies Operating in China and the Debate about Friendshoring” | Webcasting Here
NSFA hosts several lecture series:
- Baker Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to honor Howard Baker as U.S. Ambassador to Japan.
- Ashe Lecture, sponsored by former Knoxville mayor and U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe through the East Tennessee Foundation.
- Foreign Affairs Lecture Series – speakers include U.S. government officials, military officers, representatives of foreign governments, policy analysts at thinktanks in Washington, D.C. and scholars from around the world.
