Distinguished Speaker Series "America and the World to 2030: Cooperation, Competition, Confrontation, or Conflict?" with Vice Admiral Charles W. Martoglio, US Navy (ret)

The San Diego World Affairs Council Presents the 

Distinguished Speaker Series

featuring:

Vice Admiral Charles W. Martoglio, US Navy (ret)

presenting:

"America and the World to 2030: Cooperation, Competition, Confrontation, or Conflict?"

Thursday May 9th, 2024

6:00pm - 8:00pm

 National University 

9388 Lightwave Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123

Event Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84805693276

Presentation Description: 

The non-political discussion will present current security challenges facing America and the World, with a focus on China, Russia, and the Middle East.  Reviewing why nations are acting as they do, analysis will look at the challenges faced by antagonists as well as their objectives.  The presentation will conclude by looking at the globe's alternate futures in the 2030 timeframe, along with US attributes that impact America's future.

About Vice Admiral Charles W. Martoglio, US Navy (ret)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Martoglio is an advisor to a wide variety of activities including academic, healthcare, and civic organizations, and the US Government.  His focus is on national security, international relations, and strategic leadership.

VADM Martoglio spent about half of his forty-year military career in the US Navy at sea in cruisers, destroyers, and aircraft carriers.  While at sea, he commanded an Aegis destroyer, a destroyer squadron, and the RONALD REAGAN Aircraft Carrier Strike Group.

VADM Martoglio spent the other half of his career developing strategy and leading military operations, initially for the US Navy then for all US military forces.  With five tours of duty in Washington, he has also served in senior positions in Asia and Europe.  A recognized expert in strategic planning and as one of the few senior military officers with experience in both Europe and Asia, he continues to be an active contributor to our nation’s security - advising and speaking on issues impacting America, especially those involving Russia and China.  Additionally, he teaches grand strategy and defense policy at UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy. 

VADM Martoglio is a 1978 graduate of the US Naval Academy and he holds a master’s degree, with highest distinction, in National Security and Strategic Studies from the US Naval War College.  His military awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (three awards), Legion of Merit (seven awards), Meritorious Service Medal (four awards) and a variety of other personal and campaign medals and ribbons.

VADM Martoglio is married to Darlene Levandosky, formerly  of Cleveland, Ohio, a multi-award-winning commercial banker.  They are active in the San Diego community and live in Coronado, California.