Saira Yamin, Ph.D., the U.S. Naval War College's (NWC) Ambassador Swanee Hunt Chair of Women, Peace, and Security, delivers opening remarks on the importance of women's roles in national security during the U.S. Naval War College's (NWC) 11th annual Women, Peace and Security (WPS) symposium onboard Naval Station Newport, Dec. 16, 2024. The symposium, themed "Rethinking Global Security in a Complex World," aimed to broaden understanding of complex global security challenges and the critical importance of gender perspectives across the continuum of national and international security. Established in 1884, NWC informs today's decision-makers and educates tomorrow's leaders by providing educational experiences and learning opportunities that develop their ability to anticipate and prepare strategically for the future, strengthen the foundations of peace, and create a decisive warfighting advantage. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Connor Burns)