Want to learn how conflict in Europe and the Middle East will affect you?
Hear from a special operations leader and expert on strife in these regions – and the likely
diplomatic, economic, and security impacts of current events.
The Event: Join the Special Operators Transition Foundation and our distinguished guest, retired Army Lieutenant General Mark Schwartz, as he and other Special Operations veterans discuss global security topics. Lt. Gen. Schwartz last served as the United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
Date and time: August 18, 2022, Doors open 5:30pm, program begins at 6:30pm
Location: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60601
Cocktail Hour: Open bar and networking prior to presentation.
Presentation: Lt. Gen. Schwartz will provide a comprehensive overview of current geopolitical and security challenges in Europe and the Middle East, followed by an open Q&A session.
Support a deserving nonprofit while gaining unique perspectives on global threats.
The Urgency
Threats to US national security will expand and diversify in the near term, driven in part by China and Russia as they respectively compete more intensely with the United States and its traditional allies and partners. This competition increases strain on the post-World War II international system and cuts across all domains, involves a race for technological and military superiority, and is increasingly about values. Russia and China seek to shape the international system and regional security dynamics and exert influence over the politics and economies of states in all regions of the world, especially in their respective backyards. Terrorism and instability in the Middle East will continue to be a threat to US and partner interests worldwide. These issues will introduce risks to our national well-being and are further complicated by a global pandemic and disruptions to the worldwide order on a scale not seen since the middle of the last century.
About our Distinguished Guest
A career Special Forces officer, Lt. Gen. Schwartz served in Special Operations command and staff assignments including: Chief of Staff, Joint Special Operations Command; Commander, 3rd Special Forces Group; Commander, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan; Director of Operations, Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command – Afghanistan; Deputy Commander for Operations, CJSOTF-A; Executive Officer and Deputy Commander, 3rd Special Forces Group; Commander, 4th Battalion 1st Special Warfare Training Group; Special Operations Plans Officer, Joint Forces Command Brunssum, Netherlands (NATO). His other general officer assignments include Commander, Special Operations Command Europe; Deputy Commanding General for Maneuver, 1st Cavalry Division; Deputy Commander, Special Operations Joint Task Force – Afghanistan; and Deputy Commanding General, Joint Special Operations Command.
About the SOTF
All proceeds from this event will support the Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF). The SOTF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides the most tailored veteran transition program to top tier Special Operations Force leaders in order to strengthen America’s best businesses with elite veteran talent.
