Meeting

Young Professionals Briefing With CFR Military Fellows

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Speakers
Nathan M. Colvin

Military Fellow, U.S. Army, Council on Foreign Relations

Thomas P. O'Donnell

Military Fellow, U.S. Navy, Council on Foreign Relations

Tina J. Peña

Military Fellow, U.S. Coast Guard, Council on Foreign Relations

Todd E. Randolph

Military Fellow, U.S. Air Force, Council on Foreign Relations

Wilfred Rivera

Military Fellow, U.S. Marine Corps, Council on Foreign Relations

Presider
Meena Bose

Executive Dean, Public Policy and Public Service Programs, and Director, Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, Peter S. Kalikow School, Hofstra University; CFR Member

CFR Military Fellows discuss ways their respective branches are meeting the challenges of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, climate change, and an evolving global threat landscape.

The CFR Young Professionals Briefing Series provides an opportunity for those early in their careers to engage with CFR. The briefings feature remarks by experts on critical global issues and lessons learned in their careers. These events are intended for individuals who have completed their undergraduate studies and have not yet reached the age of thirty to be eligible for CFR term membership.

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If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register.

Please note the audio, video, and the transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website. 

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