Intelligence briefings and strategic discussions
Two special guests with considerable policy experience
Date & Time
Thursday, February 20, 2026 (evening dinner)
Location
Indiana
Hotel room booked and paid; dinner venue a short walk from the hotel
Audience
25 confirmed Strategists
The 2026 Yearly Security Summit brings together 25 Strategists for an evening of geopolitical discussion. Each of four strategies will be introduced by a 5-minute presentation from a Strategist, followed by perspectives from our special guests and faculty based on their considerable policy experience. The evening concludes with an open Q&A session. Geopolitical strategies: Iran (presentation by Managing Director Arthur Hicks), Greenland (presentation TBD), Venezuela (presentation TBD), Minnesota (presentation TBD).
Strategic Analysis & Global Implications
Date & Time
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • 4:00-5:00 PM (Doors at 3:45 PM)
Location
Ida Noyes Hall
1212 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
An in-depth analysis of the strategic implications and global consequences of the US capture of Maduro.
Professor Robert Pape, University of Chicago
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 29th • 5:00 - 6:15 PM
Location
Social Science Research Building
Room 122
Audience
Club Members & Guests
This quarterly intelligence briefing explores the strategic implications of China's secret cities—closed urban centers dedicated to military research, weapons development, and advanced technology.