April 22, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: China, Iran, and the Future of Great-Power Competition: How Beijing Views the U.S.-Israel War with Iran

As war continues between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Dr. Xiaoyu “Shawn” Pu will explain China’s perspective on the war and place it in the broader context of intensifying U.S.-China competition.

February 26, 2026 – Hybrid Forum: Looking South: The U.S. Role in Latin America – Past as Prologue

Dr. Linda Curcio-Nagy brings historical insight to one of today’s most critical strategic regions. By tracing the evolution of U.S. policy toward Latin America, she will illuminate the risks and opportunities facing American national security in the region today.

March 20, 2024 – Hybrid Forum: Renewable Energy Resources: Nevada Holds the Key

“Increased supply of lithium is paramount for the energy transition, as the future of transportation and energy storage relies on lithium-ion batteries. Lithium demand has tripled since 2017, and could grow tenfold by 2050…” (Lithium in the Energy Transition: Roundtable Report)

June 22, 2022 – Nevada Energy Security Forum: IN-PERSON EVENT

Great news and welcome back to our NSF northern Nevada residents! Our next quarterly in-person event will be the Nevada Energy Security Forum on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022 at the Montreux Golf & Country Club in Reno, Nevada. Panelists at the Nevada Energy Security Forum will discuss challenges and opportunities for Nevada and the region as we transition to alternative energy resources and away from fossil fuels.