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.
Agenda
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April 7
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Welcome
Donna E. Shalala Former Secretary - Department of Health and Human Services -
Panel One – Issues in the 2008 Primary Season
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Panel Two – The Future of Our Military: Solutions for Our Next President
June Teufel Dreyer Senior Fellow, Asia Program - Foreign Policy Research InstituteMichael E. O’Hanlon Director of Research - Foreign Policy, Director - Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology, Co-Director - Africa Security Initiative, Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology, Philip H. Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy @MichaelEOHanlonPeter W. Singer Former Brookings Expert, Strategist and Senior Fellow - New America
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