WAMA Professional Development Event in cooperation with the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) – 24th June 2025

Topic: “U.S. National Security Policy in a moment of transition”

U.S. national security policy is in a moment of transition as the second Trump administration approaches 6 months in office. Policy decisions are impacting strategic defense priorities and military posture, approaches to development and humanitarian aid, counterterrorism and homeland security initiatives, engagement with allies and partners, and intelligence community dynamics. A panel of experts from the Center for a New American Security, a bipartisan national security think tank, will discuss unfolding policy and legislative actions and implications for the United States, allies and partners, and potential adversaries.

Speakers:

Katherine Kuzminski, Director of Studies & Director of National Security Human Capital Program

Kate Johnston, Associate Fellow, Transatlantic Security Program

Constanza Vidal Bustamente, Fellow, Technology and National Security Program

Geoff Gertz, Senior Fellow, Energy and Economic Security Program

Schedule of events: 24^th June (Tue)

1440               Doors Open, Networking and small refreshments

1500               Opening Remarks, Dean of the Washington Association of Military Attachés

1505               Introduction of Speakers and Short Presentations by each Speaker

1545               Q&A

1610               Summary and Farewell

Venue:

Center for a New American Security

1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006

LINK

Dress code: Uniform of the day

RSVP: By June 18^th

POC :

Lieutenant Colonel Jens Landau

Welcome Secretary WAMA

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