NWC INS Lecture Series -- Lecture 18 "Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief"

The U.S. Naval War College is pleased to host the eighteenth lecture in this academic year's "Issues in National Security" lecture series. Join Professor Hank Brightman speaking about "Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief". From Professor Brightman: For more than 100 years, the United States has sought to help those in need around the globe. From natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes to complex emergencies borne through military conflict, foreign humanitarian assistance (FHA) is a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. This session will discuss how the U.S. Armed Forces are integrated into broader, whole of U.S. Government opportunities to support nations in need. Discussion will also emphasize the essential roles that nongovernmental and intergovernmental organizations play in disaster response, as well as the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in supporting vulnerable people. Heath “Hank” Brightman is a full professor in the Civilian-Military Humanitarian Response Program within the College of Maritime Operational Warfare and the EMC Informationist Chair at the U.S. Naval War College. From 2008-2016, he served as an associate professor, professor and director of Applied Research & Analysis in the War Gaming Department. Brightman served as a tenured associate professor and chair of the Criminal Justice Department at Saint Peter’s University from 2000-2008. He maintains a part-time private trauma and wellness practice in Newport, Rhode Island, where he specializes in trauma support and clinical hypnotherapy. The Family Discussion Group follows the formal lecture in order to provide information to the community on specific programs and services available here in Newport. Special guest for this week is Dean Weidman, MWR Director for Naval Station Newport who will talk about recent MWR updates. About the Lecture Series The Issues in National Security (INS ) lectures are specifically designed to offer scholarly lectures to the spouses, partners and significant others of our students; military/civilian employees assigned to the Naval War College and Naval Station Newport and its tenant activities; NWC Foundation members; and local-area retirees or active/reserve personnel. Participation is voluntary and neither reading nor writing assignments are required. In previous years these lectures were presented live in Pringle Auditorium. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, these lectures will be conducted on-line using Zoom. In-person lectures may be reinstated when conditions allow. Lectures will he held approximately every other week on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. followed by a 30-minute Family Discussion Group meeting. 18 lectures will be offered from September 2020 through May 2021. No formal academic credit will be awarded. Participants who complete at least 60% of the offered lectures will receive a Certificate of Participation at the end of the series.