Gain fresh insights into U.S. national security policy that you can’t get at the same level anywhere else in Washington. Enhance your awareness of emerging threats and learn about U.S. government policy responses through frank discussions with Brookings defense analysts and some of the world’s leading military and diplomatic strategists and practitioners. This topical course will explore crucial current issues in areas such as nuclear non-proliferation, U.S. grand strategy, the Obama Administration’s policy approach, Arab-Israeli relations, energy security, and Middle East strategy, introducing you to a range of alternative policy options.
Confirmed speakers and topics in 2008 included:
- Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the US Coast Guard—homeland security accomplishments
- Husain Haqqani, Pakistani Ambassador to the United States—relations with key states
- Ambassador Christopher Hill, Ambassador to Iraq, former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, and former Head of US Delegation to the Six-Party Talks on North Korea—Korea and nuclear weapons
- Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN and Chief Architect of Dayton Peace Agreement—directions for the new administration
- Carlos Pascual, Vice President, Brookings Institution and Director of Foreign Policy Studies Program; former US Ambassador to Ukraine—global insecurity
- Strobe Talbott, President of the Brookings Institution; former Deputy Secretary of State—existing global threats
Program Benefits
- A behind the scenes view of U.S. national security issues
- Ability to forecast threats and likely policy options
- Networking opportunities with key decision-makers
Competencies
- External awareness
- Political savvy
- Strategic awareness
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
"U.S. National Security Policy issues presented credible speakers with thought-provoking ideas and succinct recommendations. The concepts presented and materials provided will directly contribute to my ability to confidently engage in the strategic planning and decision-making of my organization."
—Christina Adams, Corporate Communications Officer, Joint Warfare Analysis Center