The Fletcher School

A Graduate School of International Affairs

The Fletcher School's Global Issues Seminar Series for 2009-10

This series provides a stimulating environment for local high school history teachers to listen to lectures on and participate in discussions of contemporary world issues as well as historical ones.


“Why are We at War?: Lessons Learned, Current Policy and Future Directions in Afghanistan and Iraq”

Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 8:45am - 2:45pm
“Afghanistan: Changing Strategic Objectives”

Morning Sessions

  • Colonel Christopher Wrenn, USAF, The Fletcher School
    “Afghanistan: An Airman’s Perspective on U.S. Military Strategy”
  • Speaker TBA, Tufts University
    Topic on Civil Society/Democratic Institution Building/ Winning Hearts and Minds

Afternoon Session

  • David Grace, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS
    “Understanding the U.S. Role in Afghanistan”

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 from 8:45am-2:45pm
“Iraq: Democracy, Division and Disengagement”

  • Speakers TBA