Central Michigan University's Hart-Milliken Speaker Series is partnering with the International Affairs Forum (IAF) at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) to host keynote speaker Kori Schake, a nationally recognized voice on democracy, the civil-military relationship, and executive power. Thomas Greitens, chairperson of the School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service, will moderate the live stream. The mission of the International Affairs Forum is to advance the understanding of critical global issues through education and public dialogue. “This partnership builds upon a strong relationship between NMC & CMU,” said IAF Director Alexander Tank. in government and politics from the University of Maryland, as well as an MPM from the University of Maryland School of Public Policy.

Source: CNN February 17, 2026 21:10 UTC