Overview

Gain a "behind the scenes" view into U.S. national security policy through frank discussions with Brookings defense analysts, senior political figures, congressional leaders, and diplomats, who will explain the most current major issues in national security. This popular two-day program will not only shed light on U.S. government policy responses, but will also present a range of alternative policy options and ideas. This program will leave you with an in-depth understanding of impending global security developments.

Course Information

Location:
Washington, DC

Tuition:
$1,875

Dates:

Dec 08 - Dec 09, 2008
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Dec 08 - Dec 09, 2009
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Contact:
Peter Schoettle
Director, Policy Programs
202.797.6094
or pschoettle@brookings.edu

Past speakers have included: 
  • Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
  • General Wesley K. Clark, Former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, and former democratic party presidential candidate,
  • Ambassador Mahmud Ali Durrani, Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S.
  • Ambassador Afif Safieh, Palestine National Authority Representative in the United States,

View last year's agenda above for more information on potential speakers and topics. 

Program Benefits

  • A "behind the scenes" view into national security issues, U.S. government policy responses, and a range of alternative options
  • Frank discussion with key U.S. and foreign officials and policymakers
  • An in-depth understanding of impending global security developments

Competencies

  • Continual Learning
  • External awareness
  • Political savvy

Praise for this Program

"This seminar was a remarkable collection of articulate experts on critical subjects related to national security. Providing insights on redefining national security in light of new international reality, and the challenges the U.S. faces in addressing relatively new developments that threaten the U.S. and its world leadership."
- Earle Scarlett, Senior Advisor, International Affairs to the Air University Commander, Air War College, 2006

"This program is topical and current and presents the participants the oversight to be a part of history in the making as opposed to simply being an observer of history."
- Vance Hum, President, CEO, I.M. Systems Group Inc., 2001