The week ahead

Nominees for several senior defense positions are slated to testify on Capitol Hill this week, while think tankers ponder the Pentagon's Nuclear Posture Review.

Tuesday

The Atlantic Council hosts a discussion with former Defense Secretary Mark Esper.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies holds its annual South China Seas Conference.

Wednesday

The National Defense Industrial Association holds its 2022 CBRN Defense Conference and Exhibition, which runs through Thursday.

Thursday

The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing to consider nominees for several senior Pentagon positions.

Friday

CSIS hosts a discussion on the Pentagon’s Nuclear Posture Review.