The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) will hold its 10th Women, Peace, and Security Symposium (WPS) on May 2-3, 2024, in Newport, R.I. The symposium will focus on the use of allyship across different instruments to advance national power.
The theme for this year’s symposium is “Advancing Gendered Security in a Complex World: Hard Power, Smart Power, Soft Power.” The event will feature keynote remarks, panel discussions, and presentations from prominent U.S. and international military and government leaders, scholars, and other national security practitioners.
Topics to be discussed include strengthening maritime security, promoting allyship in defense and security sectors, and integrating gender perspectives into strategic planning. The symposium will also showcase current and historical case studies from around the world to demonstrate how gender-inclusive peace and security efforts can lead to innovative and sustainable solutions.
The NWC has been committed to integrating gender-inclusive peace and security subject matter into its academic and research. This effort is in line with the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy’s support for women’s meaningful participation in all phases of planning and operations.
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