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SUMMARY:ARNSF – April 16
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the 77th anniversary of NATO\, April 4\, 2026\, this edition of the Arter-Rowland National Security Forum will feature a presentation by Maj. Gen. (Ret.) William Hickman\, a veteran with extensive NATO experience. Hickman will lead a discussion on NATO’s evolution since the Cold War\, its current 360-degree approach to deterrence and defense\, and emerging challenges to alliance cohesion. He assisted in drafting NATO’s first military strategy since the Cold War\, initiated work on NATO’s Warfighting Capstone Concept\, and represented Allied Command Transformation at NATO’s Defense Planning\, which focused on long-term military capabilities. \n\nMajor General William B. Hickman\, U.S. Army\, Retired\, brings decades of military leadership and strategic insight to his role as a commentator on defense and security issues. \nAs a former director of Strategic Plans and Policy for NATO Allied Command Transformation\, Hickman is well-versed in alliance dynamics and global security challenges. His distinguished career underscores his commitment to advancing international security cooperation and readiness. \nToday\, Hickman advises executives\, boards\, and nonprofit leaders on strategy\, leadership development\, and crisis management. He is also a guest lecturer at Vanderbilt University and co-editor of Understanding the U.S. Military\, an interdisciplinary overview of America’s armed forces. \n\nThe event is only open to members of the Arter-Rowland National Security Forum and their guests.  \nIf you are not a member of the Arter-Rowland National Security Forum\, CLICK HERE TO JOIN. \nARNSF Members may register below. \n\nQuestions about registration? – Contact Stephenie Cole\, scole@cgscf.org or call 913-651-0624. \nFor questions about the ARNSF contact Col. (Ret.) Todd Schmidt at tschmidt@cgscf.org. \n\nThe 2026 Arter-Rowland National Security Forum is sponsored by:
URL:https://www.cgscfoundation.org/events/arnsf-260416/
LOCATION:Carriage Club\, 
5301 State Line Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64112\, United States
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