Thu, Nov 06
|The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
Sino-US Rivalry in Context (60th Anniversary Observed)
Sino-US Rivalry in Context (60th Anniversary Observed) with Mike Studeman
Time & Location
Nov 06, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM MST
The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Drive Tucson, AZ 85718
About the event
What are the major geo-political trends that are shaping the 21st Century? How are the shifting concepts of world order impacting relations between nations and the instruments of national power? Rear Admiral (ret) Mike Studeman will draw on his 35 years in the US military as an intelligence officer, including as Chief of Naval Intelligence, to examine these questions and what we may expect economic and political warfare to look like as China advances its regional and global objectives.
About the Speaker (Ret) Two Star Admiral US Navy and Leader, Strategist National Security Expert, Author and Speaker
Bio:
Mike Studeman retired in 2023 after 35 years in the Navy, attaining the rank of a two-star admiral. He led thousands of intelligence professionals at sea and ashore. He commanded a Global Communications Center, Cyber Intelligence Center, and the Office of Naval Intelligence. As a flag officer, he also served as Intelligence Director for the Indo-Pacific and South America regions. During his career, he was stationed in Spain and Japan, deployed globally on ships, and has extensive national security experience in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
In 2005 he was presidentially appointed as a White House Fellow, the nation’s premier program for leadership and public service. He currently writes, consults, speaks, and is a National Security Fellow for the MITRE Corporation.
Mike is a graduate of the College of William & Mary, a distinguished graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School, distinguished graduate of the National War College, and honors graduate in Mandarin Chinese from the Defense Language Institute.
Mike's previous published work called 30 Minutes of Leadership is a Department of Defense Reads (DoDReads) pick.
Mike comes from a family of service. His father was a four-star admiral and former Deputy Director for Central Intelligence, Director of the National Security Agency, and Director of Naval Intelligence. His paternal grandfather was an Executive Vice President of PanAm. His maternal grandfather was a British submariner who fought in World War II.
He and his college sweetheart, Lynne, have two sons and live in Virginia.
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Note: parking for the event is free.
Menu options
Option 1
Grilled Chicken Breast - Polenta, roasted corn and avocado salsa, smoked tomato sauce
Option 2
Quinoa-Stuffed Poblano – Seasonal vegetables, salsa de arbol (GF, vegan available upon request)
Dessert
Crème Brulee
Cheesecake /Mixed Berries
Tickets
Registration for Members
Tickets are only available to members, and their guests. (Limit two guests per event) Also, note, parking for the event is free. Please make sure you have an active membership before purchasing.
$93.00
+$2.33 ticket service fee
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