Reubin O’D. Askew Lecture Series kicks off with discussion on American Grand Strategy

March 11, 2025 | UWF Newsroom

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The University of West Florida’s Reubin O’D. Askew Department of Government will feature two distinguished scholars for a timely discussion on “Debating American Grand Strategy in the Trump Era” as part of its 2025 Askew Lecture Series. The event will take place on Thursday, March 27, at the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola. A public reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a lecture at 6 p.m. A Q&A session and a book signing will close out the event. This event is free and open to the public.

The lecture will focus on the U.S. navigating an era of shifting global power and foreign policy decisions that remain a matter of debate both at home and abroad. The transition from Biden to Trump has reignited discussions on the country’s role in great power competition, internationalism and strategic restraint. The lecture will feature scholars Dr. Ionut Popescu and Dr. Jacob Shively, who will present contrasting perspectives on U.S. grand strategy, drawing from their extensive research and recent publications.

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