Power and Authority: America’s Path Ahead – A Brookings Leadership Forum with Samuel R. Berger

As part of the Brookings Leadership Forum series, former National Security Advisor Samuel R. Berger laid out the difficult decisions America faces as it extends its power and moral authority around the world. He addressed such critical challenges as how America can promote peace and progress throughout the Middle East, stabilize and rebuild Iraq, fight the war on terrorism, and rebuild international alliances.

Mr. Berger served as National Security Advisor to President Clinton from 1997 to 2000. He currently is chairman of Stonebridge International, an international strategy firm that serves business clients worldwide.