Final National Security Lecture at UMWD on June 20

Arab Spring Subject of Final National Security Lectures

Dr. Ranjit Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and International Affairs, University of Mary Washington, will lecture on "The Security Implications of the Arab Spring" on Wednesday, June 20 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the University of Mary Washington's (UMW) Dahlgren Center for Education and Research. The lecture will be held in the campus' University Hall, 4224 University Dr. in King George.

Dr. Singh has worked and traveled extensively in the Middle East since the mid-1980s. In 1994-96, he worked closely with Palestinians and Israelis implementing the Oslo Peace Accords. He has served as an accredited international observer of elections held in numerous countries, including Palestine (1996, 2005, and 2006) and Afghanistan (2009).

A continental breakfast will be provided for this event by Bowhead, a Silver Sponsor with the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Council.

There is no charge to attend. However, registration is limited to 180 people. Those interested in attending may register online at http://dahlgren.umw.edu.

This is the final national security lecture in a series of five being hosted by UMW in cooperation with the Joint Warfare Analysis Center at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren.