Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Stimson Center and DCFR Partner Event
Speakers: Jenny Town & Kevin Miller
Moderator: Iliana Ragnone
Date: November 19th, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: The German American Treffpunkt: 1123 Auraria Pkwy, Ste. 100, Denver, CO 80204
Description of Event
We are excited to announce that the Stimson Center and DCFR are partnering on an amazing opportunity to learn more about the U.S. and South Korea alliance and what that means for regional security, trade, and politics. Doors open at 5:30 PM, panel starts at 6 PM. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
The strength of the US-South Korean alliance holds enduring value for the US and local communities against the backdrop of today’s evolving geopolitical challenges and in the pursuit of our collective goals of freedom, democracy, security and economic prosperity. Bringing this discussion to the local level, we aim to deepen public awareness of and interest in the Alliance’s enduring value.
Conversation will delve into the ways the US-ROK alliance reflects our shared aims and values, through all facets of the relationship—military, economic, and diplomatic—and the benefit this relationship has for the American population. Highlighting the role of the US-ROK alliance in the context of current events and the ever-changing geopolitical situation, we aim to facilitate deeper discussions on the impact of the Alliance for local audiences. A range of discussion topics will encompass the future of extended deterrence on the Korean Peninsula, the Alliance’s role in US Indo-Pacific strategy, multi-domain security cooperation, and the expansion of strategic trade. As the event is planned to take place shortly after the US presidential election, conversation will also examine the implications and opportunities for the incoming administration in terms of the US-ROK alliance, the security situation on the Korean Peninsula and the broader region.
Agenda of Event
5:00 pm ~ Drinks, Apps and networking
6:00 pm ~ Introductions
6:05 pm ~ Panel Discussion Starts
7:00 pm ~ Q&A Starts
7:30 pm ~ Discussion Ends
About the Speakers
Speakers will include:
Jenny Town (38 North and Korea Programs, Stimson Center) – Jenny Town is a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center and the Director of Stimson’s Korea Program and 38 North. Her areas of expertise include North Korea, US-DPRK relations, US-ROK alliance relations and extended deterrence, and Northeast Asia regional security.
Kevin Miller (Korea Defense Veterans Association) – Kevin L. Miller is the Georgia Chapter President and Membership Coordinator of the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA). He served in the United States Army for six years and, for the past 25 years, has served in middle and senior management roles within the defense industry and international sales markets.
The discussion will be moderated by Iliana Ragnone (38 North and Korea Programs, Stimson Center) – Iliana Ragnone is a Research Associate for the Korea Program and Producer of 38 North at the Stimson Center. She contributes to 38 North’s satellite imagery portfolio and focuses on security issues.
Parking
Complimentary parking is NOT available in the lot at 1123 Auraria Parkway during events at Ball Arena.
Limited metered street parking is available at 12th and Auraria Parkway.
Garage parking is available at the Tivoli Garage for $25.00 after 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday. It’s a five-minute walk from The Tivoli Garage to the German American Treffpunkt office.
Tivoli Garage Address: 9th St. and Auraria Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204
Tivoli Garage Information can be found on the website: www.ahec.edu/services-departments/parking. If you like to plan ahead, you can also use a mobile parking app like ParkMobile or SpotHero.
We recommend using public transportation if possible. There is an RTD Light Rail Station at Ball Arena. It’s an easy five-minute walk to the Treffpunkt.
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