Military

Freedom on Fire Screening

Freedom on Fire Screening

Freedom on Fire depicts the harsh truth of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The film explores the resilience of the Ukrainians while sharing the views and insights of the Ukrainians about the ongoing conflict in their country.

"Longest War - How Do We End It?" with Ret. Col. Christopher Kolenda & Secretary Jeh Johnson

"Longest War - How Do We End It?" with Ret. Col. Christopher Kolenda & Secretary Jeh Johnson

For Nearly two decades America has been in war with Afghanistan. The Common Good was joined by Ret. Colonel Chris Kolenda, the man who pioneered a new approach to counterinsurgency, led soldiers in successful battles against the Taliban and was later hand picked by the US government to be involved in early talks with the Taliban. We covered the impact of the war, how it can be ended, and recent events with our military that have made headlines. Moderated by former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson.

The C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Steve Coll

The C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Steve Coll

The Common Good was pleased to present a special discussion with the inestimable Steve Coll. Coll briefed us on America’s covert involvement in Afghanistan and Pakistan and its impact on our intervention there, as detailed in his recent New York Times best seller, Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America’s Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan