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Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events and small minds discuss people. – U.S. Navy Admiral, Hyman Rickover Your action for today is to review the conversations you've had the past two days: have you been discussing ideas, events or people?

🔍 **Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) Report Analysis on an Insightful Podcast** 🔍 Geoffrey Corn discusses JINSA's preliminary assessment report on the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. This report, viewed through the lens of experienced U.S. combatant commanders, evaluates the legality, legitimacy, and effectiveness of military campaigns. It addresses misconceptions about proportionality in international law and the challenges of fighting enemies embedded in civilian populations, emphasizing the need for clear strategic objectives and post-conflict planning. Catch this vital discussion on "Standpoint with Gabe Groisman," hosted by Gabriel Groisman, a key leader in the pro-Israel community. Gabe, a former Mayor, political analyst, community leader, writer, lawyer, and consultant, brings unparalleled insights to this critical topic. Gabe is personally someone I deeply admire and glad this could come together to educate the masses! Catch it on these platforms: https://lnkd.in/e7zF-8uZ https://lnkd.in/e_n3x5Ht #NationalSecurity #Israel #Hamas #JINSA #MilitaryStrategy #Proportionality #Podcast #Leadership #GabeGroisman #Standpoint

In case you have not heard, CMSA will be in Dallas, TX Jun 24 – 27 celebrating their 35th Anniversary! We hope you are planning to join us. The CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS opened in late August. Conference Website: https://lnkd.in/dQMykMdJ If you have not yet visited the site, please take a moment to view the Call for Presentations Guide and learn how you can share your expertise. Submission Types include Concurrent Session (1-2 presenters), Digital Only (pre-recorded), Panel Presentations (3-5 presenters) and Posters (1-2 presenters). Be sure you are logged in to create your proposal. The Primary presenter should create the main portion of the proposal. The Primary presenter will add their co-presenters who will receive an invite to complete their portion of the submission. If you are interested in submitting a topic for the MVD Day event on June 24, select MVD Content in the Submissions Type. This would be a topic that is suitable for case managers working with the Veterans Affairs, Military Branches and/or DoD/DHA. Deadline to submit a proposal: October

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The 17th Lennart Meri Conference started in Tallinn today. Three days packed with insights by distinguished policymakers, analysts, politicians, military officials and academia from around the globe. The world is becoming more chaotic, there is war in Europe and in the Middle East, and tensions are rising in the Indo-Pacific. Amid constant crises, it can be easy to feel helpless, and difficult to find new ways to protect our societies, rules, and values. Nevertheless, we can be inspired by the words of then Senator John F. Kennedy – Let us not despair, but act. The discussions can be followed live:

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