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The Iran Challenge: A Conversation with Former CENTCOM Commander Gen. Kenneth ‘Frank’ McKenzie Jr.

Join us as we host Gen. Kenneth ‘Frank’ McKenzie Jr., former head of CENTCOM to discuss his new memoir, “The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century,” his views on the challenges he faced and his advice for those who follow him.

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June 14, 2024 from 12:00 -1:00 PM EDT (US Eastern)

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Gen. Kenneth ‘Frank’ McKenzie Jr.’s 42-year career in the Marine Corps began in 1979, a pivotal year in the Middle East, and ended in April 2022, shortly after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. In a new memoir, “The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century,” he reflects on that career, in particular, the three years he spent at the head of CENTCOM, and offers advice to those who follow at the pinnacle of U.S. military service.

Featured Speaker

General (Ret) Kenneth F. “Frank” McKenzie, Jr., Executive Director, University of South Florida’s Global and National Security Institute

Moderator

Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow, Stimson Center

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