The future of U.S. extended deterrence
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Keynote
In February 2018, the Trump administration released the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), which seeks to ensure that the United States will continue to maintain a safe, secure, and effective deterrent that protects the U.S. homeland, assures allies, and above all, deters adversaries. The NPR devotes significant attention to extended deterrence and recommends several specific actions to enhance U.S. and allied capabilities. However, in the current security environment, serious questions have emerged about the continued credibility of the U.S. extended deterrent.
On April 24, the Foreign Policy program at Brookings hosted an event featuring a keynote address by Deputy Undersecretary of Defense David Trachtenberg, followed by a panel discussion involving experts and former government officials, to explore the issue in greater detail.
Agenda
Keynote
David J. Trachtenberg
Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Policy - U.S. Department of Defense
Panel discussion
Frank A. Rose
Former Brookings Expert
Principal Deputy Administrator for National Nuclear Security - United States Department of Energy
Kathleen Hicks
Henry A. Kissinger Chair, Senior Vice President, International Security Program Director - Center for Strategic and International Studies
Elaine Bunn
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy - U.S. Department of Defense
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