2010 Global Security Forum

GSF 2010: Highlights

The Global Security Forum, CSIS’s marquee conference, surveys a range of major security issues confronting the United States.  By bringing together senior decisionmakers, opinion leaders, and perspectives from the private and  public sectors, the Forum fosters open conversation and brings forth the best solutions to the biggest security challenges of the day. 

2010 AGENDA

Opening Address 8:00-8:45:

Adapting to Tomorrow’s Strategic Challenges

General James E. Cartwright, USMC
Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Early Session 9:10-10:35:

I. How Will the United States Engage in the Middle East after Iraq and Afghanistan?

General Brent Scowcroft, USAF (ret.)
Mr. David Ignatius

Moderated by
Dr. Jon Alterman

II. How to Stigmatize the Use of Cyber- and Anti-Satellite Attack?

Lieutenant General Mike Hamel, USAF (ret.)
Mr. Jeffrey K. Harris
General Ronald R. Fogleman, USAF (ret.)

Moderated by
Dr. John Hamre

III. Should the United States Continue to Reduce the Role of Nuclear Weapons in its National Security Strategy?

General Larry D. Welch, USAF (ret.)
Mr. Hans Kristensen
Dr. Morton H. Halperin

Moderated by
Dr. Clark Murdock

Middle Session 10:50-12:15:

I. What Will Be the Impact on U.S. Power Projection with the Loss of Overseas Bases?

General Peter Pace, USMC (ret.)
Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering
Mr. Raymond F. DuBois

Moderated by
Dr. Maren Leed

II. Is Now the Time for a Domestic Intelligence Agency?

Ambassador John Negroponte
Ms. Suzanne E. Spaulding
Mr. Kevin Brock
Mr. Phil Mudd

Moderated by
Mr. Rick "Ozzie" Nelson

III. Is America Ready for Robots on the Battlefield?

Rear Admiral Jay Cohen, USN (ret.)
Dr. Anthony Tether
Mr. J.D. Crouch II

Moderated by
Mr. Kim Wincup

Afternoon Session 12:30-1:55:

I. Are We Headed Toward a Smaller Defense Industrial Base?

Mr. Pierre Chao
Mr. Denis A. Bovin
Mr. Mark Newman

Moderated by
Dr. John Hamre

II. How Should We Address the Perception of Waning U.S. Power in Asia?

The Honorable Richard L. Armitage

Co-moderated by
Dr. Michael J. Green and
Mr. Ernest Bower

III. How to Stop a Fragmented Al-Qaeda?

Mr. Arnaud de Borchgrave
Dr. Walid Phares
Mr. Robert Grenier

Moderated by
Mr. Juan Zarate