Welcome to our first blog in 2022. Please read the article and provide thoughtful insight into the policy issue here. Reference your thoughts and include URLs when needed. Tie your area of expertise into the discussion when possible. If you need to know more about this topic, do some research before you post. Be polite, be professional, and have fun.

The Intelligence collection and analysis is important. When we get it right. Join the conversation, we want to hear from you.

Two global powers with a long history. Come join the conversation, we want to hear from you.

International Affairs Academy, Document of the Day - Free Professional Development We are excited to review this document. We look forward to learning from you.

Welcome to the inaugural forum discussion for the BIED Society's --International Affairs Academy-- The first week of September 2020 we are reviewing the National Security Strategy published in 2017. This is not a political discussion by a conversation on mechanics. What does this document mean? Why is it important? Let's look at older versions of this document? Why should we know what old versions look like, how did they impact the broader international community? We are super excited about this opportunity to learn together in a positive and supportive manner. Kindly be professional and listen to what others are saying. The goal is to grow your understanding of why this document is important, not convince others that your perspective is better. There are more than one perspective, lets embrace differences and promote learning new things in a helpful and supportive manner. Thank you.

The BIED Society is a premier International Affairs Think Tank committed to supporting its members in professional pursuits through original research, networking, study abroad, conferences, speaker opportunities, and collaborative committees and task forces. 2020 is a year of change and the BIED Society is proud to introduce the launch of the International Affairs Academy, a Document of the Day - Free Professional Development staring in September. Every business day of the school year, the BIED Society will discuss key international affairs documents in a new blog and forum found on the www.biedsociety.com website. The discussion is based around any international affairs professional that wants to plug into a supportive community of like minds to learn from the review of key documents as well as the important discussion around these key documents. Kindly sign up here to set up your profile here, https://www.biedsociety.com/forum and we appreciate you sending this invitation to other International Affairs Professionals, PhD Post grads, PhD Students, Master degree students, Undergraduates, and any current professional that wants to mentor, be mentored, and be part of a community. We will discuss the U.S. National Security Strategy, key treaties leading to the European Union, and vital documents around the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Who do I know that should join this discussion?