Join us for a compelling discussion on the evolving role of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in addressing 21st-century security challenges. As threats grow more dynamic—from cyber warfare and terrorism to great-power competition—SOF continues to adapt to maintain its strategic relevance. Our speakers will explore the unique capabilities that make SOF integral in asymmetric warfare, counterinsurgency, and counterterrorism. The talk will also address how technological advancements, hybrid warfare tactics, and shifting global alliances are reshaping operational priorities. Drawing on real-world case studies, this session will examine SOF’s ability to operate in complex environments, its contributions to interagency coordination, and its role in advancing national security objectives. Whether you are a defense professional, academic, or security enthusiast, this talk provides a thought-provoking look at how SOF remains at the forefront of global security in an era of uncertainty and rapid change. Don’t miss this opportunity for insight and discussion!
Dr H. Christian Breede is a Research Analyst with the Department of National Defence working at the Canadian Defence Academy. A Canadian Army veteran of 25 years (and one month!), Christian served with the Royal Canadian Regiment, with deployments to Haiti (2004) and Afghanistan (2008-09). He also was an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Royal Military College of Canada, A cross-appointed Professor of Political Science at Queen’s University, and an Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University’s Terrorism, Risk, and Security Studies Program.
Colonel Kevin D. Stringer, Ph.D., U.S. Army (Retired) commissioned as an active-duty Army Aviator in 1987 and was a Eurasian Foreign Area Officer and Strategist assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command Europe and U.S. Special Operations Command. He served as a military faculty member at the U.S. Army War College in 2021. He is an Associate Professor at the Military Academy of Lithuania and a Lecturer on Strategy at the University of Northwestern Switzerland.
