Dr. Weber explored Russian international security and relations, pressure points within the Russian bureaucracy, and the future of Putin’s regime.
Dr. Edward Lemon, the Kennan Institute Fellow at Daniel Morgan Graduate School (DMGS), appeared on the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Majlis Podcast, the leafing podcast covering current events in Central Asia, on November 11 to discuss the recent violence at the prison and assess the possible role of the Islamic State militant group and Tajik authorities in causing the riot.
Marks explains, “What intelligence is ultimately about is the collection of information and making sense of that information. Young people come to me and they ask me what to do to have a career in intelligence, and they always have this Bond thing in mind . . . but their are a lot of different roles to be played and a lot of different careers that are available. . . There are so many different kinds of jobs now.”
Analyzing the various possibilities for transition in Tajikistan as its kleptocratic ruler Emomali Rahmon seeks to keep his family in its lucrative position, Dr. Lemon concludes, “Change does seem to be coming to Tajikistan’s leadership. But even if the leadership changes, do not expect the system to change with it.”
Giving consideration to the terrorist threat from the Maghreb to the Philippines, Costa drew particular attention to the demise of the physical caliphate – the complexities of the fight in the milieu that is Syria – and what the threat might look like in the future. He also discussed his views on the greatest causes for concern going forward including the significant threat and vulnerabilities to civil aviation and mass transit.
The conference featured Dr. Michael Sharnoff, the Director of Regional Studies at Daniel Morgan Graduate School, who moderated one panel on Syria and delivered a paper in another panel on Saudi-Israel relations. Keynote speakers included the Hon. Mithal Al-Alusi, an Iraqi politician and leader of the Ummah Party.
This month’s Friday social held on November 2nd featured our first “Culture Exchange Potluck,” which proved to be a great opportunity to bring and share treats from all over the world! The social also allowed for key stakeholders to give and receive updates about exciting developments at DMGS and how they will benefit students, staff, and faculty going forward.
Daniel Morgan Graduate School (DMGS) students elected to to the Student Government Assocation (SGA) pledged to uphold their respective offices in a special installation ceremony.
Edward Lemon writes, “Within the region, Uzbekistan has moved to mend ties with its neighbors, trying to position itself as the hub of Central Asia both politically and economically. Beyond the region, Uzbekistan is pursuing ambitious policies aimed at globalizing the Uzbek economy, courting Russia, China, the United States, Turkey and Iran.”
DMGS panelists discussed issues and challenges facing America’s military and security forces in the 21st Century,