The week ahead

Defense officials are slated to speak at key events around Washington this week.

Monday

The Brookings Institution hosts a discussion with defense officials and analysts on artificial intelligence.

Wednesday

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion with Gen. Jacqueline Van Ost, chief of U.S. Transportation Command.

Thursday

The Middle East Institute hosts a discussion with Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, chief of U.S. Central Command.