Join us May 23 at Sonoma Cellars in Old Town Alexandria for a happy hour and wine tasting organized by Jared Vallejos.

This month’s conversation topic is “International Trade Compliance in a new era of Great Power Competition.” Some prereading for those interested:

• NSA Jake Sullivan’s “Inflection Point” speech, announcing a national security strategy pivot (October 12, 2022)

• Joint Leader’s Statement on AUKUS (March 23, 2023)

• HFAC Member Roundtable on AUKUS and Arms Exports Modernization (April 18, 2023)

• Testimony by Hon Jessica Lewis (P-M Affairs) and Hon Mara Karlin (DOD Strategy, Plans, & Capabilities) for HFAC Hearing: Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports and a Stronger AUKUS (Dated May 10th, hearing postponed)

PIPS Alumni guests are welcome and no RSVP is required for this event.