Join us today in person in 914 Gladfelter Hall or online on Zoom at: temple.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Interested in an MA program in History at Temple University? Thanks to the generosity of Todd Davis (Temple History PHD), the Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy funds a yearly Emerging Scholar Graduate Award, a scholarship for applicants to the Temple University MA Program in History.

Join us in ONE WEEK in Gladfelter Hall 914 for Dr. Andrew Preston's lecture on "Total Defense: The New Deal and the Invention of National Security" OR join us live on Zoom at temple.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Great talk from FPRI's Philip Wasielewski this past Thursday on the current status of the Iran War and potential trajectories. Of particular interest was his focus on Clausewitz's identification of "Passion" in wartime. Missed it? Check it out here: youtube.com/watch?v=W334Ih6htVM

In one week, please join us for our second lecture series of the semester. Philip Wasielewski will present his notes and analysis of the war in Iran. If you cannot make it in person, please join us online on Zoom at: lnkd.in/g92-CyB5

Great lecture on Thursday by Dr. Simpson on "Self-Determination in the Age of Globalization". Especially interesting was Dr. Simpson's analysis of historical arguments against Self-Determination and the nation-states that succeeded anyway. Missed the lecture? View it here: youtu.be/5xUauBp1ojs

Join us in the Weigley Room in one week for Dr. Brad Simpson's talk on Self-Determination in the Age of Globalization. Or register on Zoom to watch virtually: temple.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join us this semester for our CENFAD Speaker series! Each semester, professors and academics speak at CENFAD to our students and professors about their books, current events, or expertise on global events involving the use of force and diplomacy.

With this publication, I conclude my tenure as the 2025-2026 Thomas J. Davis Fellow at the Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy (CENFAD). I learned a great deal and truly enjoyed every part of it. I hope you enjoy reading it!

CENFAD at Temple University@cenfad.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We are pleased to announce that 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑉𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 Volume 25, Number II (Spring 2026) is now available! It can be accessed here: shorturl.at/BjgsI. We hope you enjoy this new edition of 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑉𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠, and we take this opportunity to wish everyone a restful and inspiring summer.

We are pleased to announce that 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑉𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 Volume 25, Number II (Spring 2026) is now available! It can be accessed here: shorturl.at/BjgsI. We hope you enjoy this new edition of 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑉𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠, and we take this opportunity to wish everyone a restful and inspiring summer.

‼️TODAY‼️ Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Sam Lebovic (George Mason University) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

CENFAD at Temple University@cenfad.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Sam Lebovic (George Mason University) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

‼️NEXT WEEK‼️ Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Sam Lebovic (George Mason University) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

CENFAD at Temple University@cenfad.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Sam Lebovic (George Mason University) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

‼️TOMORROW‼️

CENFAD at Temple University@cenfad.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Peace in the Age of Forever Wars Symposium Temple University (Gladfelter Hall, 10th Floor, Global Studies Lounge) April 3-4, 2026. This event will be held in person only. Full program available here: liberalarts.temple.edu/research/lab...

Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Sam Lebovic (George Mason University) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Peace in the Age of Forever Wars Symposium Temple University (Gladfelter Hall, 10th Floor, Global Studies Lounge) April 3-4, 2026. This event will be held in person only. Full program available here: liberalarts.temple.edu/research/lab...

Looking forward to welcoming Alan McPherson of Temple University to Nichols College for the next America in the World lecture. He will talk about his latest book "The Breach: Iran-Contra and the Assault on American Democracy" from @uncpress.bsky.social at 3:30 March 25 in Davis 209. All are welcome.

Many thanks to everyone who joined Dr. Olsson’s fascinating lecture! We hope to see you at the final Cenfad event on April 16.

‼️ TODAY ‼️ Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Tore Olsson (University of Tennessee) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

CENFAD at Temple University@cenfad.bsky.social · 7mo ago

‼️IN TWO WEEKS‼️ Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Tore Olsson (University of Tennessee) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Proposals for #SHAFR2026 are due December 1! www.shafr.org/shafr2026

Join the Grad Student Committee 3/31 for a virtual roundtable, "I Defended...Now What?" Register here: bit.ly/SHAFRdefended

The Graduate Student Writing Group is soliciting submissions for its next workshop on April 19!

‼️LAST CALL‼️ Edwin H. Sherman Family Prize for Undergraduate Scholarship in Force and Diplomacy 2026

CENFAD at Temple University@cenfad.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Temple University’s Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy (CENFAD) is delighted to once again solicit submissions for its annual Edwin H. Sherman Prize for Undergraduate Scholarship in Force and Diplomacy. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm on April 12.

‼️NEXT WEEK‼️ Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Tore Olsson (@toreolsson.bsky.social), University of Tennessee This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

CENFAD at Temple University@cenfad.bsky.social · 7mo ago

‼️IN TWO WEEKS‼️ Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Tore Olsson (University of Tennessee) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

‼️IN TWO WEEKS‼️ Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Tore Olsson (University of Tennessee) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Thank you for attending Dr. Jonathan House’s lecture. Join us on March 19 for our next event with Dr. Tore Olsson! now.temple.edu/events/2026-...

‼️TODAY‼️ Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Jonathan House (Emeritus at US Army Command and General Staff College in Kansas and Gordon State College in Georgia) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

CENFAD at Temple University@cenfad.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Jonathan House (Emeritus at US Army Command and General Staff College in Kansas and Gordon State College in Georgia) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

‼️NEXT WEEK‼️ Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Jonathan House (Emeritus at US Army Command and General Staff College in Kansas and Gordon State College in Georgia). This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

CENFAD at Temple University@cenfad.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Jonathan House (Emeritus at US Army Command and General Staff College in Kansas and Gordon State College in Georgia) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

It was an honor to introduce Dr. Greg Grandin last night and be part of such an inspiring conversation. Thanks to @cenfad.bsky.social for making it possible!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible talk with Dr. Greg Grandin. We’re grateful for the full room, it made for a truly memorable evening! We can’t wait to see you again at our next lecture with Dr. Jonathan House on Thursday, February 26.

‼️TODAY‼️ Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Greg Grandin (Yale University) This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...