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Perspectives on U.S. National Security and the Middle East

DATE
May 08, 2025
TIME
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LOCATION
RMPBS Buell Public Media Center, 2101 Arapahoe St.
Denver, 80205 United States
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Event Description

Join WorldDenver for a conversation with Dr. Kris Bauman on U.S. national security and the Middle East. Drawing from his extensive experience in government, military, and academia, he will provide insights into contemporary U.S. foreign policy decision-making, address pressing security challenges in the Middle East, and illuminate the deep-rooted causes of conflict across the region. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of the foremost experts on foreign policy, defense, and global peace and security.

Location: Buell Public Media Center (2101 Arapahoe St.)

Event Agenda:
5:45 p.m. | Doors open
6:00 p.m. | Registration, networking & refreshments
6:30 p.m. | Speaker program followed by audience Q&A
8:00 p.m. | Event Concludes

Tickets: 
Includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks
$25 WorldDenver Members
$35 General
$10 Young Professional Members
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About Our Speaker

 
Kris A. Bauman, Ph.D. is the Brent Scowcroft Professor of National Security Studies at the United States Air Force Academy, where he teaches American Foreign and National Security Policy and Middle Eastern Politics.

Dr. Bauman previously served at the White House on the National Security Council as Director for Israeli, Palestinian, Jordanian and Egyptian Affairs. In 2013-2014, during the negotiations led by Secretary of State John Kerry between Israelis and Palestinians, Dr. Bauman was the Chief of Staff for the Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, General John R. Allen, USMC. Gen. Allen’s team was responsible for the security portfolio of a proposed two-state agreement.
 

Dr. Bauman earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from Air Command and Staff College, and a Doctorate in International Studies from the University of Denver. His focus regions are Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Iraq.

Note: As a nonpartisan convener of global affairs programming, WorldDenver provides an unbiased forum for experts, world leaders, diplomats, and representatives from the public and private sectors to share their expertise and views on a broad spectrum of issues that matter to the world. We aim for our events to inspire curiosity and further reading, discussion, and civic engagement among our members and the Denver community on the global issues that we present.

Event Details
May 08, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$25 – $35
Organizer
WorldDenver
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Event Venue
RMPBS Buell Public Media Center
2101 Arapahoe St., Denver
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