In the post-Cold War era, issues of international business and trade are inextricably related to those of politics and security, and this necessitates an ongoing dialog among security specialists, government officials, and business leaders. The New Century Seminar Series was initiated for the 1999-2000 academic year. These intimate gatherings meet on the first Wednesday of each month. In addition to the New Century Seminar Series, Corporate Affiliates can receive briefings from Center faculty, researchers, and visitors on topics of particular interest, and members of the Program are invited to a number of other seminars and meetings sponsored by the Center.
Affiliates can also receive copies of all program publications.
The Center is a very lively place that is conducive for people with diverse backgrounds and experience to examine in depth the most pressing and complex international security issues. Funds contributed by the affiliates have supported activities that cannot be funded by research grants. They have enabled the Center to respond quickly and flexibly to the changes taking place in the fluid international security environment. These funds have supported visiting scholars and graduate student research assistants, provided travel funds for special conferences, and supported workshops of particular interest to the corporate members. Affiliate funds have also been used to upgrade computers and library resources to facilitate the research program.