Military Strategy - Related

Military Strategy Forum: General Norton A. Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force

TSmith — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500

CSIS hosted the first Military Strategy Forum of 2012. This year, in addition to our usual series of distinguished speakers, we will focus on the defense budget and the impact of the drawdown. We are pleased to welcome General Norton A. Schwartz as the first speaker in our Defense Budget Series of the CSIS Military Strategy Forum.

Implications of the FY13 Defense Budget

kobecny — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:15:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted an International Security Program event on

Implications of the FY13 Defense Budget

featuring

David J. Berteau
Director, CSIS International Security Program

Launch of Women in International Security (WIIS) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

ecurran — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:15:00 -0500

Women In International Security (WIIS) has recently joined the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as an affiliated program. With more than 7,000 members in 47 countries, WIIS remains the only global network actively advancing women's leadership, at all stages of their careers, in international peace and security.

Statesmen's Forum: The Honorable Espen Barth Eide Minister of Defense of Norway

ecurran — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Introduction by

Dr. John Hamre
President and CEO, CSIS

Moderated by

Heather A. Conley
Senior Fellow and Director, CSIS Europe Program

Thursday, January 12, 2012
10:00 am - 11:30 am
1800 K Street, NW, Washington DC 20006
CSIS B1B Conference Center

"Conquered into Liberty" Book Event

nwhite — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:30:00 -0500

CSIS invites you to a book event for

Conquered into Liberty

Eliot A. Cohen
Professor, Johns Hopkins University (SAIS);
Director, SAIS Strategic Studies Program;
Founder, Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies

Military Strategy Forum: General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. on the Future of America's Expeditionary Force in Readiness

TSmith — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0500

The Military Strategy Forum
Sponsored by Rolls-Royce North America

With a keynote address by

General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
Assistant Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps

Followed by a panel discussion on

"The Future of U.S. Ground Forces"

Deficits, Defense, and the Industrial Base – What’s Next?

kobecny — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:00 -0500

Deficits, Defense, and the Industrial Base – What’s Next?

Opening Remarks and Commentary by
John Hamre
President and CEO, CSIS

Followed by a panel of experts
David J. Berteau (moderator)

U.S. Federal Services Industrial Base Report Release

kobecny — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500

U.S. Federal Services Industrial Base Report Release

Hosted by
David J. Berteau
Senior Vice President and Director, CSIS International Security Program

The Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group invites you to the release of its 2010 update of the CSIS annual U.S. Federal Services Industrial Base report.

Military Strategy Forum: General Craig R. McKinley

sherry — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500

The Military Strategy Forum
Sponsored by Rolls-Royce North America

With a keynote address by

General Craig R. McKinley
Chief, National Guard Bureau

followed by a discussion with
Lieutenant General Harry M. Wyatt III
Director, Air National Guard

and

The Current Asia-Pacific Security Situation and Taiwan

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500

Introduced by Dr. Stephen Flanagan, Henry A. Kissinger Chair in Diplomacy and National Security, CSIS

Moderated by Ms. Bonnie S. Glaser, Senior Fellow, Freeman Chair in China Studies, CSIS

Military Strategy Forum: General Carter F. Ham, Commander, U.S. Africa Command

TSmith — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a Military Strategy Forum on Tuesday, October 4. Our distinguished speaker, General Carter F. Ham, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, discussioned on "AFRICOM Perspectives" moderated by Jennifer Cooke, Director, Africa Program, CSIS.

Defense in an Age of Austerity

jfriedman — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:50:00 -0400

A one-day conference on Defense in an Age of Austerity, hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) with support from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, during which security experts will debate the role of the United States in international affairs and how the U.S.

Military Strategy Forum: Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee

TSmith — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a Military Strategy Forum on Friday, September 9. Our distinguished speaker, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, provided remarks on "America's Commitment to Asia."

International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond

azikibayeva — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0400

On July 26, the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program hosted a panel discussion titled "International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond." The panel included eminent experts from CSIS and other guest speakers who discussed the issue of regional cooperation in Afghanistan.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Contract Spending and the Supporting Industrial Base

kobecny — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Contract Spending and the Supporting Industrial Base

Policy Briefing: "Afghanistan, Pakistan: A Race for Success"

rsickles — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0400

Panelists:

Dr. Anthony Cordesman
Senior Adviser and Burke Chair in Strategy, CSIS

Stephanie Sanok
Senior Fellow, International Security Program, CSIS

Friday, July 8, 2011,
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

CSIS Conference Center, B1-C
1800 K Street, NW

Military Strategy Forum: Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations

sherry — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:00:00 -0400

The Military Strategy Forum
Sponsored by Rolls-Royce North America

Remarks by:
Admiral Gary Roughead
Chief of Naval Operations
"A Global Navy in a Time of Change"

Thursday, June 16
Event: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Reception: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

The Future of Amphibious Operations and the Role of the U.S. Marine Corps

sherry — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:30:00 -0400

"The Future of Amphibious Operations and the Role of the U.S. Marine Corps"

Lieutenant General George Flynn
Commander, Marine Corps Combat Development Command

Thursday, June 9
Event: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
B1 Conference Center

Global Security Forum 2011: The New Security Dynamic in the Mediterranean

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:15:00 -0400

The Global Security Forum 2011 is a forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

This session will explore the new security dynamic of the Mediterranean region caused by the dramatic upheavals of North Africa and the economic pressures on Europe.

Global Security Forum 2011: The Future of War

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:00:00 -0400

The Global Security Forum 2011 is a forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security. This is the plenary session from the forum.

The Future of War

Keynote Address by

William J. Lynn III,
Deputy Secretary of Defense

Global Security Forum 2011

ian — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:45:00 -0400

CSIS hosted the 2011 Global Security Forum. A forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

This forum is made possible with support from .

Demographics of Korean Security

mdumond — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for a discussion with this world class demographer as she presents her path breaking research in progress, "Policy Concerns of Low Fertility for Military Planning and Care of the Elderly in South Korea." Dr. Stephen's research addresses the forces shaping demographic trends in South Korea and the military policy planning implications.

Workforce Cost Realism Assessment Report Release

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:00:00 -0400

David J. Berteau
Senior Adviser and Director, CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group

Military Strategy Forum: The Honorable Dr. Joseph W. Westphal Under Secretary of the Army

ian — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0400

The Military Strategy Forum

The Honorable Dr. Joseph W. Westphal
Under Secretary of the Army

Wednesday, April 27

Roundtable with UK House of Commons Defence Committee

tcipoletti — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:30:00 -0400

CSIS experts engaged in a private, off-the-record discussion with a group of MPs from the UK House of Commons Defence Committee to discuss U.S. reaction to the UK's recent Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), current operations, and service personnel welfare. Dr. Stephen J. Flanagan, Henry A. Kissinger Chair and senior vice president, moderated the event.

Roundtable on NATO's Post-Lisbon Priorities

tcipoletti — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:30:00 -0400

This private, off-the-record discussion among a select group of U.S. experts and officials featured remarks by The Honorable Ivo Daalder, U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO. Dr. Stephen J. Flanagan, Henry A. Kissinger Chair and senior vice president at CSIS, moderated the discussion.

Military Strategy Forum: The Honorable Erin C. Conaton Under Secretary of the Air Force

mentman — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0400

CSIS invites to to a Military Strategy Forum with

The Honorable Erin C. Conaton
Under Secretary of the Air Force

on

"The Future of the Air Force"

Moderated by

A French View on Counterinsurgency

ecurran — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0500

The New Defense Approaches is pleased to invite you to a lecture by Colonel Benoit Durieux;a French view on counterinsurgency (COIN) on Monday, March 7, 2011. Colonel Durieux is currently a student at the Centre des Hautes Etudes Militaires (CHEM), the French National War College.

Enhancing Euro-Atlantic Security Amid Uncertain Times: EU - U.S. Security Strategies and Recommendations

mentman — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:45:00 -0500

CSIS held a conference following a fourteen month collaborative research project led by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) of Rome, in partnership with the French Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS), the Swedish Institute for International Affair (UI), and CSIS.

Event slideshow:

Implications of the FY12 Defense Budget

gsanders — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:00:00 -0500

Implications of the FY12 Defense Budget

Pending the release of the defense budget on February 14, CSIS hosted a panel to discuss its implications. This session will be on the record.

Hosted by
David J. Berteau
Senior Adviser and Director, CSIS Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group

The National Security Space Strategy — Implications for the Department of Defense

mentman — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:30:00 -0500

CSIS hosted a discussion on the new National Security Space Strategy featuring:

Military Strategy Forum: General Duncan McNabb, Commander of U.S. Transportation Command

sherry — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:30:00 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a Military Strategy Forum on Monday, February 7. Our distinguished speaker, General Duncan McNabb, provided remarks on the key issues for U.S. Transportation Command.

U.S. Department of Defense Contract Spending and the Industrial Base

kobecny — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:00:00 -0500

The Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group hosted a presentation of its annotated brief on Department of Defense contract spending.

The United States Government’s Employment of Armed Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan

ian — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0500

Resolved :

The benefits of the United States Government’s employment of armed contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan outweigh the costs and detriments

A Debate in the Lincoln-Douglas Format

Taking the Affirmative

Operation New Dawn: An Enduring Strategic Partnership

ian — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:30:00 -0500

The CSIS Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy hosts an event with

Brigadier General Jeffrey Buchanan
Director for Strategic Effects, U.S. Forces in Iraq

“Operation New Dawn: An Enduring Strategic Partnership”

Moderated by

Regional Commands and the Future of Afghan Security

farhatahir — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:30:00 -0500

Regional Commands and the Future of Afghan Security

A Conversation with Major General Nick Carter

British Army officer Major General Nick Carter will offer reflections on Afghan security from his time as Commander of Regional Command South.

NATO Beyond the Lisbon Summit

ian — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:30:00 -0500

Featuring

Admiral James G. Stavridis
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe;
Commander, U.S. European Command

and

The Honorable Michèle Flournoy
U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy

Military Strategy Forum: General Sir Nicholas Houghton KCB CBE, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

mentman — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is hosting a Military Strategy Forum with

General Sir Nicholas Houghton KCB CBE, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

"The UK Strategic Defence and Security Review"

Military Strategy Forum: Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, Vice Chief of Naval Operations

mentman — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a Military Strategy Forum on Monday, November 1. Our distinguished speaker, Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, provided remarks on the Navy's approach to the Department of Defense's savings and efficiencies initiative.

Military Strategy Forum: General Carrol H. Chandler, Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force

mentman — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:30:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is pleased to invite you to a Military Strategy Forum with

General Carrol H. Chandler, Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force

"The Air Force's approach to the Department of Defense's Savings and Efficiencies Initiative."

Moderated by

2010 PONI Capstone Conference - Omaha, NE

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0400

The Capstone Conference on October 27th concluded the 2010 conference series. The event featured a selection of some of the best presentations from the three preceding regional conferences in Washington, Albuquerque and Aldermaston (UK). The capstone conference was unique in its level of participation from senior experts in the field, including those at U.S.

Military Strategy Forum: Ambassador Ryan Crocker

sherry — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0400

The Military Strategy Forum
Sponsored by Rolls-Royce North America

Remarks by:
Ambassador Ryan Crocker
Dean, George Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University and Former US Ambassador to Iraq

"Iraq's Future: Stability, Security, and U.S. Policy"

The Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon: Human Security and the New Rules of War and Peace

ian — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:00:00 -0400

The Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon
Human Security and the New Rules of War and Peace

by
Lieutenant Colonel Shannon D. Beebe

Wes Bush on the Defense Industrial Base: Current and Future Issues

mentman — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0400

The Defense Industrial Initiatives Group of the Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a speech by

Wes Bush
CEO and President of Northrop Grumman

"The Defense Industrial Base: Current and Future Issues"

Civilian-Military Coordination in Southern Afghanistan

mentman — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Post-Conflict Reconstruction Project hosted a discussion featuring two U.S. officials involved in military-civilian coordination in southern Afghanistan. Panelists addressed efforts in civilian-military coordination as a component of interagency coordination in southern Afghanistan.

Military Strategy Forum: Major General Arnold Punaro (Ret.)

ian — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:00:00 -0400

The Military Strategy Forum
Sponsored by Rolls-Royce North America

Remarks by:

Major General Arnold Punaro (Ret.)

"Defense for the Long Haul"

Wednesday, September 8
Event: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

North Korea and the U.S. Nuclear Umbrella

mentman — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0400

The CSIS Korea Chair and the Proliferation Prevention Program hosted a public event on

The August War: Two Years After

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

On Wednesday, August 25, 2010, the CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program convened a panel of experts for an event entitled “The August War: Two Years After.” The event focused on the political changes that have occurred in the Caucasus region since the August War in 2008, specifically Russia’s recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, frozen conflicts in the region, and the implica

Topics on U.S.-ROK Relations

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:30:00 -0400

This was one of the first gatherings in a new CSIS Dinner Discussions Series geared towards senior policymakers. The goal of this series is to provide an intimate and confidential space to support and strengthen dialogue among influential policymakers on key regions and important issue areas.

Asian Strategic Outlook: The View from India

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:30:00 -0400

Economics and geopolitics have combined to make Asia the region that will shape the 21st century, and the rise of India and China is the region's biggest story. As both rising powers formulate competing agendas over key global issues, their perceptions of one another will define U.S. foreign policy in the region.

Military Strategy - Related

Military Strategy Forum: General Norton A. Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force

Implications of the FY13 Defense Budget

Implications of the FY13 Defense Budget

Launch of Women in International Security (WIIS) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Statesmen's Forum: The Honorable Espen Barth Eide Minister of Defense of Norway

"Conquered into Liberty" Book Event

Conquered into Liberty

Military Strategy Forum: General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. on the Future of America's Expeditionary Force in Readiness

Deficits, Defense, and the Industrial Base – What’s Next?

U.S. Federal Services Industrial Base Report Release

U.S. Federal Services Industrial Base Report Release

Military Strategy Forum: General Craig R. McKinley

The Current Asia-Pacific Security Situation and Taiwan

Military Strategy Forum: General Carter F. Ham, Commander, U.S. Africa Command

Defense in an Age of Austerity

Military Strategy Forum: Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee

International Perspectives on Afghanistan and Regional Security to 2014 and Beyond

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Contract Spending and the Supporting Industrial Base

Policy Briefing: "Afghanistan, Pakistan: A Race for Success"

Military Strategy Forum: Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations

The Future of Amphibious Operations and the Role of the U.S. Marine Corps

Global Security Forum 2011: The New Security Dynamic in the Mediterranean

Global Security Forum 2011: The Future of War

The Future of War

Global Security Forum 2011

Demographics of Korean Security

Workforce Cost Realism Assessment Report Release

Military Strategy Forum: The Honorable Dr. Joseph W. Westphal Under Secretary of the Army

The Honorable Dr. Joseph W. Westphal Under Secretary of the Army

Roundtable with UK House of Commons Defence Committee

Roundtable on NATO's Post-Lisbon Priorities

Military Strategy Forum: The Honorable Erin C. Conaton Under Secretary of the Air Force

A French View on Counterinsurgency

Enhancing Euro-Atlantic Security Amid Uncertain Times: EU - U.S. Security Strategies and Recommendations

Implications of the FY12 Defense Budget

Implications of the FY12 Defense Budget

The National Security Space Strategy — Implications for the Department of Defense

Military Strategy Forum: General Duncan McNabb, Commander of U.S. Transportation Command

U.S. Department of Defense Contract Spending and the Industrial Base

The United States Government’s Employment of Armed Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan

Resolved :

The benefits of the United States Government’s employment of armed contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan outweigh the costs and detriments

Operation New Dawn: An Enduring Strategic Partnership

“Operation New Dawn: An Enduring Strategic Partnership”

Regional Commands and the Future of Afghan Security

Regional Commands and the Future of Afghan Security

A Conversation with Major General Nick Carter

NATO Beyond the Lisbon Summit

Military Strategy Forum: General Sir Nicholas Houghton KCB CBE, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

Military Strategy Forum: Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, Vice Chief of Naval Operations

Military Strategy Forum: General Carrol H. Chandler, Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force

2010 PONI Capstone Conference - Omaha, NE

Military Strategy Forum: Ambassador Ryan Crocker

The Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon: Human Security and the New Rules of War and Peace

The Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon Human Security and the New Rules of War and Peace

Wes Bush on the Defense Industrial Base: Current and Future Issues

Civilian-Military Coordination in Southern Afghanistan

Military Strategy Forum: Major General Arnold Punaro (Ret.)

"Defense for the Long Haul"

North Korea and the U.S. Nuclear Umbrella

The August War: Two Years After

Topics on U.S.-ROK Relations

Asian Strategic Outlook: The View from India

The Honorable Dr. Joseph W. Westphal
Under Secretary of the Army

The Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon
Human Security and the New Rules of War and Peace