PAST EVENTS
Conversation with Admiral (Ret.) Mike Mullen
The Common good was honored to present an intimate conversation with Admiral (Ret.) Mike Mullen, former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, with hosts Maureen White and Tom and Ingrid Edelman.
The Common good was honored to present an intimate conversation with Admiral (Ret.) Mike Mullen, former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, with hosts Maureen White and Tom and Ingrid Edelman.
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Admiral (Ret.) Michael Mullen has much to share on national defense, foreign affairs, and our nation’s security - from combat readiness to economic strength. Considered one of the most influential Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in history, he has contributed much to the evolution of our defense thinking. Mullen was only the third officer in the Navy’s history to be appointed to four different four-star assignments, including the Chief of Naval Operations; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples; and Vice Chief of Naval operation. He retired form the Navy after over 43 years of service. He serves on many boards and is now a Professor at Princeton University
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Rethinking the Afghanistan War with Erik Prince
The Common Good was proud to host an intimate discussion with Erik Prince on his thought-provoking strategy for a new operational approach in Afghanistan with an introduction by Edward Cox and a welcome by Chele Chiavacci Farley, co-hosted by Richard E. Farley.
The Common Good was proud to host an intimate discussion with Erik Prince on his thought-provoking strategy for a new operational approach in Afghanistan with an introduction by Edward Cox and a welcome by Chele Chiavacci Farley, co-hosted by Richard E. Farley.
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Erik Prince is an influential private expert, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and US Navy SEAL veteran. He is Chairman of Frontier Services Group, a global equity group, and a former head of Blackwater, Throughout his career, he has provided global security and logistic solutions to the US government and others. He is also a New York Times bestselling author.
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The Changing World Order: Richard Haass
Richard Haass addressed the current issues and the critically important long-term trends arund the globe that challenge the relative stability of our post-World War II geopolitical and economic framework. How do we navigate, as Haass puts it, a “world in disarray?” A timely discussion with one of the globe’s top foreign policy practitioners, authors, and thought leaders.
With President Trump, foreign policy issues are front and center. New ballistic missiles tested by North Korea, possible Russian interference in our election, a US attack on a terrorist site in Yemen and loss of a Navy Seal, new restrictions on visitors from six Middle Eastern nations, conflicting statements of policy to European allies and others from various administration officials - these are just some of the most recent issues raised within the first two months of the new administration.
Richard Haass addressed the current issues and the critically important long-term trends around the globe that challenge the relative stability of our post-World War II geopolitical and economic framework. How do we navigate, as Haass puts it, a “world in disarray”? A timely discussion with one of the globe’s top foreign policy practitioners, authors, and thought leaders.
Dr. Richard Haass is at the apex of expertise and leadership in foreign affairs and national security as President of the Council on Foreign Relations- a position he has held for fourteen years. Until 2003, Richard Haass was director of policy planning for the Department of State, where he was a principal adviser to Secretary of State Colin Powell on a broad range of foreign policy concerns. Richard Haass is also the author or editor of eleven books on American foreign policy, including his recent book, A World in Disarray. He regularly writes and speaks on global issues.
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