Human Security Challenges

Past - Present - Future

This symposium will explore the role of state, non-state, and international actors in solving or mitigating human security challenges. Human security, as a governing principle, emphasizes freedom from want and freedom from fear as opposed to traditional national security, which emphasizes sovereignty and territorial integrity. Threats to human security manifest in several different ways, including economic, food, healthcare, and environmental challenges for institutions that may have a role in addressing. The symposium will bring together scholars, practitioners, and students from all over the world to discuss this impactful and important topic.

Although not necessary for attending, participants are invited to submit abstracts for panel presentations on topics related to the theme. The symposium planning group will select panelists from the highest quality submissions that are deemed most relevant. Please see the “Call for Abstracts” tab.

Potential questions that may stimulate ideas for abstract submissions and discussion include the following:

What is the history and meaning of human security?
What are current and anticipated threats to human security? (e.g., climate change, natural disaster, non-state actors, armed conflict, emerging technologies, etc.)
What are the current and anticipated roles for the military in providing human security or supporting human security efforts?
What are the current and future roles of international organizations such as the UNSC, NATO, etc., in human security?
How does the International Humanitarian Law and other relevant customary international law apply to human security?

The University of North Georgia is partnering with the Army War College Strategic Studies Institute, the Army Strategist Association, and the Association of the U.S. Army to host this symposium on the Dahlonega Campus of the University of North Georgia, one of six senior military colleges in the United States, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northeast Georgia. From 5-6 April 2023, participants will hear from a series of noteworthy speakers interspersed with panel discussions and question and answer sessions.

Symposium Planning Group

Billy Wells, Ed.D., UNG Senior Vice President for Leadership and Global Engagement
Eddie Mienie, Ph.D., Executive Director, Strategic Studies Program & Partnerships and Associate Professor of Strategic Studies & Security Studies
Michael Lanford, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, UNG College of Education, Department of Social Foundations and Leadership Education
Bonnie (BJ) Robinson, Ph.D., Director, University of North Georgia Press
Keith Antonia, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Military Programs & Executive Director of the Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies
Heath Williams, Director of UNG Federal Liaison and Military Education Coordinator
Dlynn Williams, Ph.D., UNG Department Head and Professor of Political Science & International Affairs
C. Anthony Pfaff, Ph.D., Research Professor for Strategy, the Military Profession and Ethic Strategic Studies Institute, US Army War College
Nzinga Curry, M.A., Director of Education & Programs, Association of the United States Army
Jan (Ken) Gleiman, Ph.D., President, Army Strategist Association
Anthony (Tony) A. Cuzzucoli, Member of the Board of Directors, Atlanta Council on International Relations
Wes Pirkle, UNG Director of Global Military Programs

Date

April 5-6, 2023

Location

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Campus
Convocation Center

Accessibility

If you need closed captioning for this event, please email Keith Antonia or call 706 867-4576.

Disclaimer

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Virtual Participation

This symposium is designed to be an in-person event. If you are unable to attend in person, participation via Zoom will be an option. You must register for the symposium to receive the Zoom link, which will be e-mailed to you.

Schedule

Schedule details will be updated as symposium planning progresses.

5 April 2023
Time	Activity
8:00 a.m.	In-Person Check-In at the Convocation Center, Dahlonega Campus, University of North Georgia
8:40 a.m.	Welcome and Opening Remarks
6:30 p.m.	Social at The Smith House on the Square in Dahlonega
9:00 p.m.	End of Day 1

6 April 2023
Time	Activity
8:30 a.m.	In-Person Check-In at the Convocation Center, Dahlonega Campus, University of North Georgia
8:45 a.m.	Welcome and Opening Remarks
3:15 p.m.	End of Symposium

*All times U.S. Eastern Daylight Time

Speakers

Speaker details will be updated as symposium planning progresses.

Admin Info

About the Area

The University of North Georgia is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Dahlonega, Georgia, site of the first major gold rush in the United States. UNG is also home to the Army’s 5th Ranger Training Battalion, the mountain phase of the elite Ranger School.

Information about lodging and things to do is at the Discover Dahlonega website.

UNG dahlonega campus at dusk with mountains in background

historic shopping in old houses in historic downtown dahlonega

Where to Eat

The University of North Georgia campus dining facility is a five-minute walk from the convocation center. Breakfast ($7.79), Lunch ($9.29), and Dinner ($9.29) – these prices include tax and credit cards are accepted. There are also many restaurants on the square downtown Dahlonega – a walking distance of 10 minutes from the convocation center.