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Los Angeles World Affairs Council
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Dinner with Admiral James Stavridis

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Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander for NATO, will discuss pressing international issues facing the US. Stavridishas a keen sense of how sea power has been critical to world power from the time the Greeks and Persians engaged with their ships in the Mediterranean up until the present day, when the US dominates the oceans with its ten aircraft carrier battle groups.

How close are we to war with North Korea – and if hostilities broke out, how would that war be fought? How should the Trump administration handle China’s expansion in the South China Sea? What is the best way to combat ISIS, and how should we deal with Russia under Putin? Admiral James Stavridis, the former Supreme Allied Commander for NATO, will take on these questions and other pressing international issues facing the US over a LAWAC dinner on Thursday, June 22nd. Stavridis, the only admiral to hold the top military post at NATO, has a keen sense of how sea power has been critical to world power from the time that the Greeks and Persians engaged with their ships in the Mediterranean up until the present day, when the US dominates the oceans with its ten aircraft carrier battle groups. He will also talk about the delicate situation the country is facing after the recent cyber-attacks from North Korea and Russia, and why he says the best thing to do is retaliate with our own cyber-attacks.

Please reserve no later than Monday, June 19th. Cancellations must be made by Monday, June 19th in order to receive a refund.

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