The Global Security in the 21st Century Certificate Program, designed by the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University (FIU), aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of practitioners in the NGO, government, and civil society sectors.
This intensive program offers a comprehensive overview of the national security landscape, equipping participants with the tools to align development projects with broader security goals. The course will be led by distinguished professionals, including retired four-star Admiral Craig Faller and retired two-star General John Wharton, and will feature interactions with current and former national security practitioners and academics.
Scheduled for Oct. 21st to 24th. this one-week program will be held at Florida International University's Modesto A. Maidique Campus.
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Program Instructors
Admiral Craig FallerSenior Fellow, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Dr. Mark RosenbergSenior Fellow, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Leland LazarusAssociate Director of National Security Policy, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Liliana AyaldeFormer U.S. Ambassador to Brazil and Paraguay. CSIS, Senior Adviser, Americas Program
Sandra QuincosesProfessor, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Melissa MedinaeMerge Americas
Gabriela HobermanDirector of Academic Programs, Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center
Dewardric McNealManaging Director and Senior Policy Analysts, Longview Global, LLC
Livia WagnerNetwork Coordinator and Senior Expert, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Monty McGee
Director of Cyber Partnerships and Engagement, Edison Electric Institute
Major General John WhartonSenior Fellow, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Matt HerbertGlobal Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Eric LobProfessor, Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Maria DonosoDirector of International Programs, FIU Institute of Environment
Dui TurnerSenior Fellow, Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
General Objectives for the Global Security Certificate Program
- Develop a Comprehensive Understanding of National Security: Equip participants with a deep understanding of the interplay between development, defense, and diplomacy. We will also cover the roles and responsibilities of U.S. intelligence agencies, great power competition, climate challenges, and violent non-state actors.
- Enhance Strategic and Analytical Skills: Provide advanced insights into the strategic, policy, and operational dimensions of national security. Through guided discussions, interactive workshops, and case studies, participants will enhance their ability to analyze complex security environments, understand the interplay between policy and operational practices, and develop innovative solutions to emerging security challenges.
- Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Networking: Promote the exchange of best practices and innovative solutions among practitioners from NGOs, government, and civil society sectors.
Modules
- Exploring the Interplay Between Development, Defense, and Diplomacy
- Great Power Competition and Other Nation-State Actors
- Cyberspace, Information Operations, and Artificial Intelligence
- Violent Non-State Actors
- Women, Peace and Security, Energy, and Environment
Program Agenda
Monday, October 21st, 2024
Module 1: Defining National Security/Interests and Intelligence
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 9:15 | Welcome and Opening Remarks: Global Trends in Global Security |
| 9:15 - 9:30 | Program Overview |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Coffee Break |
| 10:00 - 11:30 | Defining National Interests: Role of Policy, Process, People, and Institutions |
| 11:30 - 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 - 14:15 | Inter-agency Cooperation “In the Field” |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Coffee Break |
| 14:30 - 15:45 | Intelligence and National Security- An Overview of the 18 U.S. Intelligence Agencies and Roles |
| 15:45 - 17:00 | Artificial Intelligence and the Future of National Security |
| 18:00 - 21:00 | Welcome Reception |
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
Module 2: Great Power Competition and Other Nation-State Actors
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:15 | A Changing World Order: To a New Multipolarity |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 - 11:45 | The Future of U.S.- China Strategic Competition |
| 11:45 - 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 - 14:15 | The Spoilers: Rogue State Actors in the International Arena |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Coffee Break |
Module 3: Cyberspace, Information Operations, and Emerging Technology
| 14:30 - 15:45 | Cybersecurity and Governance |
| 15:45 - 16:00 | Coffee Break |
| 16:00 - 17:15 | Emerging Threats with Emerging Technology |
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Module 4: Violent Non-State Actors
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:15 | Transnational Criminal Organizations |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 - 11:45 | Violent Extremist Organizations |
| 11:45 - 13:00 | Lunch |
Module 5: Women, Peace and Security, Energy, and Environmental
| 13:00 - 14:15 | Women, Peace and Security |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Coffee Break |
| 14:30 - 15:45 | Critical Minerals and Environmental Security |
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
Presentations, Closing of the Program, and Cultural Day
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:15 | Faculty, FIU students, and interagency leaders will attend a series of presentations focusing on national security challenges. First three group presentations. Each presentation will last 25 minutes, with 15 minutes allocated for discussion, followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer session. |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 - 11:45 | Last 3 group presentations. Each presentation will last for 25 minutes, comprising 15 minutes of discussion followed by a 10-minute question and answer session. |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Coffee Break |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Delivery of Certificates of Participation and Closing of the Program |