2022 World Affairs Council of the Year
Network of Independent World Affairs Councils of America
“NATO’s Ambitious Agenda—Preparing for the Future”
As NATO celebrates its 75 years of Collective Defense, the Tennessee World Affairs Council (TNWAC) will host a discussion featuring Major General William Hickman, US Army (retired), a veteran with extensive NATO experience. The event will focus on NATO’s evolution since the Cold War and its current focus on a 360-degree approach to deterrence and defense. The discussion will revolve around the NATO 2022 Strategic Concept and the 2023 Strategic Foresight Analysis, both important documents outlining the Alliance’s future. He assisted in drafting NATO’s first Military Strategy since the Cold War, started the initial work for NATO’s Warfighting Capstone Concept, and represented ACT in NATO’s Defense Planning focused on long-term military capabilities.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 I 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
* Luncheon Event *
Bass, Berry & Sims
150 3rd Ave. South Suite 2800
Nashville, TN 37201
SPEAKER:
Major General William Hickman – US Army (Retired)
Major General William B. Hickman, US Army (Retired), brings decades of military leadership and strategic insight to his role as a commentator on defense and security issues. As a former NATO’s Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, Hickman is well-versed in alliance dynamics and global security challenges. His distinguished career underscores his commitment to advancing international security cooperation and readiness.
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