Institute of Politics

IOP Pritzker Fellow Lisa Franchetti on "Military = Soft Power? You Bet. I Was Part of It" THIS SEMINAR IS OPEN TO CURRENT UCHICAGO STUDENTS ONLY Tuesday, February 3 3:30-4:45pm We all know that the U.S. military’s mission is to defend the United States, its territories and interests by deterring aggression, ensuring national - including economic - security and being ready to fight and win against any adversary. But what I found to be equally interesting is its other less appreciated purpose: diplomacy. This likely seems surprising - even eye rolling - to those who are not familiar with this aspect of the military’s mission life, but let me explain how this is true and how we will unpack it over the next several weeks. Let me start with my own story - why I chose this path, how I rose to its highest ranks and yes, how it came to an unpleasant end driven by the very politics I was taught to avoid. Some believe the military has a role in soft power while others insist that the military is disruptive to long term development. We shall discuss. Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Ella Kumano-Maloney (ikmaloney@uchicago.edu).