Good morning!


I hope everyone received and enjoyed a (safe) day off because of the snow.


I wanted to let you know about a new panel organized by the Center for Security Policy Studies (CSPS) and remind you that this is pretty much your last chance to sign up for two other important and timely events.


First, CSPS is hosting a panel on the future of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Speakers will include Dr. Gerrit van der Wees (a career Dutch diplomat / longstanding Taiwan insider), Ian Easton from Project 2049, and, well, me. We will discuss and debate everything from diplomacy to defense to deterrence. The panel is from 12:00 - 1:30 pm on Wednesday, February 27th in the HUB Ballroom (Fairfax campus). Lunch will be provided.  So come for the food. And stay for an important conversation about all the reasons you should be paying attention to cross-Strait relations right now. RSVP here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-us-taiwan-relations-tickets-56641277586> (or here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-us-taiwan-relations-tickets-56641277586 )


And now for two reminders:


RSVP now for the CSPS Distinguished Speaker Series talk by Shaul Bakhash on the 40th Anniversary of the Iranian Revolution. It is at 5:00 pm on Friday, February 22nd in Founders Hall Room 111.  The event is free and open to the public, but please RSVP here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/csps-distinguished-speaker-series-presents-reflections-on-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-iranian-tickets-56435681643> (or here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/csps-distinguished-speaker-series-presents-reflections-on-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-iranian-tickets-56435681643)

And don't forget to sign up for the CSPS Spring Crisis Simulation on Saturday, March 2nd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Founders Hall. It is an invaluable experience. Spend the day learning about military operations, civil-military relations, East Asian security issues, crisis management, strategy making and, well, bureaucracy. Food is provided. Space is limited. And we are about to open the last few spots to undergrads. Registration is required. RSVP here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crisis-simulation-east-china-sea-tickets-55183791205> (or here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crisis-simulation-east-china-sea-tickets-55183791205 )


Best,


Mike


Michael Hunzeker, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Associate Director, Center for Security Policy Studies
Schar School of Policy and Government
George Mason University

Twitter: @michaelhunzeker
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Website: csps.gmu.edu