Apr 7

Past Event

The Future of the Military

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Highlights

Summary

With the two remaining Democratic presidential hopefuls and the presumptive Republican nominee debating the war in Iraq and other military engagements overseas, a critical question that candidates must acknowledge is “What is the Future of Our Military?” On April 7, Opportunity 08 was in Miami to discuss the future of the United States military. The University of Miami, the University of Miami Student Government, University of Miami Council for Democracy and University of Miami Get Out The Vote Chapter were event co-sponsors.

With our military stretched to the breaking point, retention dwindling, and resources and equipment for our troops a major concern, panelists discussed how our next Commander-in-Chief can ensure the stability and readiness of our military.
 

Details

April 7, 2008

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

University of Miami

Storer Auditorium

5250 University Drive

Map

For More Information

Brookings Office of Communications

(202) 797-6105

Event Agenda

  • Welcome

    • Donna E. Shalala

      Professor of Political Science and President, University of Miami

  • Panel One – Issues in the 2008 Primary Season

    • Kenneth M. Duberstein

      Co-chair, Brookings Institution Opportunity 08 project

    • Thomas E. Mann

      Senior Fellow

      Governance Studies

  • Panel Two – The Future of Our Military: Solutions for Our Next President

    • June Teufel Dreyer

      Commissioner, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission

      Professor in Political Science at the University of Miami

    • Michael E. O'Hanlon

      Director of Research and Senior Fellow

      Foreign Policy

    • Peter W. Singer

      Director

      21st Century Defense Initiative