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The Rise of Violent Non-state Actors

Dr. Craig Whiteside

Lt. Col., U.S. Army, Retired
Professor, National Security Affairs
U.S. Naval War College

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn
1000 Aguajito Road, Monterey

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Overview

Some view the costly and long wars with Islamic terrorists around the globe as a mistaken distraction. However, many observers believe the ability of violent non-state actors to execute attacks like 9-11 is only increasing. Dr. Whiteside draws on his latest book released this month, Non-state Special Operations: Capabilities and Effects, to explore how violent non-state actors continue to pose a challenge to global stability.