150617-N-ZZ999-169 Newport, R.I. Carlyle A. Thayer, Professor Emeritus at the University of South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy, speaks during the U.S. Naval War College 2015 Current Strategy Forum in Newport, R.I. As NWC's capstone event, the two-day forum brings together students and distinguished guests to explore issues of strategic national importance. This year's theme, "Strategic and Maritime Power in a Contested Environment," focused on the critical problems affecting our nation's security and well-being.