The week ahead features a higher-than-normal level of national security events in Washington, including hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks, think tank events, a gathering of top Navy surface leaders and a Capitol Hill hearing on the role of civilian control of the military.

The Senate Armed Services Committee is set to hold two hearings this week: one on the qualifications of retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to be the next defense secretary and one on the implications of allowing him to serve in this role so soon after serving in uniform.