For the Common Defense

The Belfer Center's National Security Fellows (NSFs), as part of the Defense, Emerging Technology, and Strategy (DETS) program, develop and teach the "For the Common Defense" study group. Each “Common Defense” seminar is an in-depth exploration of a national security or defense-related subject taught by senior defense officials. Each seminar topic is chosen by an NSF to share personal insights, policy-relevant knowledge, and professional expertise with the Kennedy School community. The objective of the study group is to provide a deeper understanding of topical national security issues in an informal and open environment.