Issue link: https://resources.twc.edu/i/1520363
twc.edu Monday, May 19, 2025 National Security Ethics 8:30am – 9:00am Framing the Issues Christina Kulich, Faculty Lead 9:00am – 9:45am Career Spotlight: Diplomacy, Security and Leadership The Honorable Aldona Woś, M.D. Former Ambassador Aldona Z. Woś, President of The Institute of World Politics, reflects on a remarkable life shaped by history and devoted to service. From surviving legacies of war and displacement to representing the United States on the global stage, Ambassador Woś brings a unique perspective to the challenges of modern diplomacy, national security and leadership. Moderated by Christina Kulich, Faculty Lead, Suffolk University 10:00am – 10:45am Ethics in the Pursuit of Security Explore the ethical boundaries of national security—how far a nation should and is willing to, go in the name of protection. Examine controversial tactics such as interrogation, detention, and the use of torture, alongside the ethical implications of emerging technologies and future threats. The discussion challenges participants to consider how democratic societies can uphold their values while confronting complex security dilemmas. Speakers: Mary DeRosa, Professor from Practice; Co-Director, Global Law Scholars Program, Georgetown Law Patrick G. Eddington, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute Moderated by Dennis Plane, Faculty Lead, Juniata College 11:00am – 11:45am When Should We Go to War? This session will examine the evolving role of the United States on the global stage through the lens of military engagement. What principles have guided the nation's past decisions to enter conflict? What factors—ethical, strategic, and political—shouldn't influence such decisions today? By reflecting on America's historical use of force and current global dynamics, this discussion will challenge participants to consider how and when the U.S. should exercise its military power in an increasingly complex world. Speakers: Melanie Sisson, Brookings Senior Fellow Institutions Victoria Coates, Heritage Foundation, Vice President, Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy Moderated by Timothy Roberts, Faculty Lead, University of Pikeville 11:45am – 12:00pm Morning Wrap-Up Dennis Plane, Faculty Lead 12:00pm – 4:00pm Select Institution Group Photos, Lunch (on your own), Small Group Meetings and Site Visits 6:30pm – 8:00pm Career Networking Reception