Lecture Series On Modern Conflict And Emerging Threats

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, Sir Richard Moore, former Chief of the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and former UK Ambassador to Turkey, joined Paul M. Nakasone, founder of the Vanderbilt Institute of National Security, for a wide-ranging conversation on intelligence, diplomacy, and leadership. Held in Langford Auditorium ahead of… Read More

Character and leadership took center stage at Vanderbilt University as retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal joined retired Gen. Paul Nakasone, founding director of the Institute of National Security, for the institute’s speaker series Monday evening. Vanderbilt welcomed McChrystal to a packed Langford Auditorium for a fireside chat hosted by the… Read More

The Vanderbilt Institute of National Security, in partnership with Dialogue Vanderbilt, will open its Fall 2025 Lecture Series on Monday, September 29 with a fireside chat featuring two of the nation’s most respected military leaders: General Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) and General Paul M. Nakasone (Ret.). Read More