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The Senior Executives in National and International Security program at Harvard Kennedy School provides a two-week executive education program for senior national security leaders from the US and abroad. The program aims to deepen understanding of current security issues and allow participants to exercise decision-making skills through interaction with peers from military, government, and industry. Participants engage in formal classes, seminars, and discussions on topics like counterterrorism, security policy, and international relations. Past participants include leaders from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, State Department, and foreign militaries.
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- 1. Senior Executives in National and International Security
- 2. Faculty Chair Tad Oelstrom, adjunct lecturer in Public Policy, is Director of the National Security Program at Harvard Kennedy School. The National Security Program encompasses a broad range of Executive Education initiatives, e.g., the program for Senior Executives in National and International Security, the National Security Fellows program, the U.S.- Russia Security Program, the Black Sea Security Program, and the U.S.-China Security Program. He joined the faculty in 2001 after more than 35 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant General. He has command experience at all tactical levels from Flight through Numbered Air Force. Key senior command positions include three different fighter wings in England, Southwest Asia, and Germany; the U.S. Third Air Force in England; and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Key staff assignments include Director of Fighter Operations, Tactical Air Command; Executive Officer to the Deputy Commander U.S. European Command; and Inspector General U.S. Air Forces in Europe. “There is no question that we, who now stand on the commanding heights of what is widely regarded as the greatest University in the world, helicoptered onto the top of a mountain we did not climb. We inherited physical and intellectual structures we did not build. We stand on the shoulders, institutions, and insights of centuries of great thinkers and builders who came before we arrived — and who have now departed. Fortunately we can stand on the shoulders of Ernest May — but even from that height our sight is shorter than his.” Graham Allison, Founding Dean of Harvard Kennedy School
- 3. THE PROGRAM National and international security leadership requires effective interaction among many diverse groups, including military officers, senior civilian officials, political appointees, Congress, the media, and leaders from industry and international organizations. In order to succeed, it is crucial to understand and appreciate myriad roles in the broader policymaking environment. In an increasingly interconnected world, policy and procedure lines are often blurred, making collaboration across traditional boundaries more important than ever before. “Senior Executives in National and International Security was the most thought- provoking and enjoyable program I’ve participated in. The lively, intellectual discussions between world-renowned guest speakers, faculty, and my classmates continue today. The camaraderie between key leaders from military, government, and industry has turned into life-long friendships.” Rear Admiral Moira Flanders, U.S. Navy The Senior Executives in National and International Security (NIS) program provides a forum for senior executives to deepen their understanding of current security issues and exercise their evaluation and decision-making skills in a group of their peers, all while contributing their own ideas and perspectives. NIS provides a rich learning opportunity that, with its dynamic mix of participants and outstanding core curriculum, makes it a one-of-a-kind program. The program is an unparalleled opportunity for senior government and military officials and a broad spectrum of their peers to think about security issues in an intellectually stimulating, non-attribution, academic environment.
- 4. THE CURRICULUM The program is a demanding two-week session consisting of formal classes, discussion groups, interactive seminars, exercises, guest speakers, and informal conversations with faculty, colleagues, students, and staff. This range of interactions provides participants with a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes working with issues in a very real, hands-on way. Some of the security- and management-related issues addressed include: • The global terrorist threat • Security policy development and U.S. security policy • Global economic forces and their impact on national security • Regional security issues from around the globe • Negotiation and leadership • Space and cyberspace impacts on global security • Nontraditional missions and interventions • Legislative, press, and civilian-military relations • Ethics and professional responsibility ADMISSION Senior Executives in National and International Security is a two-week program that will be offered twice in the upcoming year due to popular demand. Applicants may choose to be considered for the mid-summer or mid-fall session. Any changes to the curriculum will be driven only by faculty availability and major updates in the international security environment. To apply for Senior Executives in National and International Security or for information on program dates, application deadlines, and tuition, please visit www.hks. harvard.edu/ee/nis. Admission decisions will be based on 1) the desire to create a dynamic peer group that can engage well in the classroom, 2) career track and current professional standing, and 3) potential for future public service contribution within the security arena. There is no formal educational requirement, but fluency in written and spoken English is a necessity for the program. Because of the high level of engagement desired, all participants are expected to be free of official duties while attending the program. The full support of the sponsoring agency is required.
- 5. Past participants have come from, or risen to, the highest positions in their respective institutions. Examples: • Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff • Chief of Staff, U.S. Army • Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force • Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps • Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard • Commander, U.S. Southern Command • Chief of Defense Forces, Colombia • Joint Secretary, MOD, India • Senior Executives, CIA • Deputy Staff Director, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence • Adjutant General of numerous states • Ambassador to the United Nations • Vice President, Republic of the Philippines WHO SHOULD APPLY The program is designed for senior executives from the United States and abroad. Participants are typically flag and general officers from the uniformed military as well as equivalent senior civilian leaders in government, international organizations, and defense industries. The group typically represents the Department of Defense and its agencies, the Department of State, the intelligence community, Congressional committees, foreign governments, foreign militaries, private industry, and international organizations. www.hks.harvard.edu/ee/nis Early application is encouraged. Applications received after the deadline will be considered only if space remains in the class and if the applicant compliments the peer group of participants. Because the time required to obtain a visa can be lengthy, we encourage international applicants to apply at least 12 weeks before the program start date.
- 6. www.hks.harvard.edu/ee/nis Executive Education Admissions John F. Kennedy School of Government Harvard University 79 JFK Street Cambridge, MA 02138 USA Phone: 617-496-0484 Fax: 617-495-3090 Email: hks_execed@harvard.edu “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F. Kennedy