The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a sharp evolution, if not a revolution, in modern conflict and wartime strategy. Emerging technologies and innovative strategies such as drone employment, information operations, social media, and battlefield medical treatment have featured prominently and will impact how combatants around the world approach future conflict. How can we expect these lessons to be applied, and how should U.S. national policy address these changes?

In cooperation with the USF College of Arts and Sciences, the Institute for Russians, European, and Eurasian Studies and the United States Central Command, GNSI Tampa Summit 5 will bring together the country’s boldest scholars, subject matter experts, and policymakers to probe deeply into those questions and many more.

General (Ret) Frank Mckenzie

Executive Director, GNSI, University of South Florida and former commander of U.S. Central Command

John Kirby

White House National Security Communications Advisor

Olga Chiriac, PhD

Project Europe Director, Irregular Warfare Initiative

Ambassador (Ret) Bill Taylor

Vice President, Europe and Russia, USIP and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine

David Kramer

Executive Director, George W. Bush Institute

Peter Pomerantsev

Senior Fellow, SNF Agora Institute, Johns Hopkins University

These are just a few of the all-star lineup of speakers. Additional discussions:

• Ukraine Strategic Lessons

• Drones in Modern War: Land, Sea and Air

• The Impact on Europe and NATO

Deep Dive Breakout Sessions are Back!

• Medical Treatment in War

• Russian/Iranian/North Korean Cooperation

• Civilians in War

  • March 4-5, 2024
  • 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Marshall Student Center, Tampa Campus University of South Florida (In-person or virtual attendance)
  • No cost, registration required