2002
2002 PUBLICATIONS
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2002 Eisenhower National Security Conference
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| In light of the continuing Global War on Terrorism, the increased focus on homeland security, the proliferation of information technologies, and the expansion of the global economy, the United States has unique opportunities for national security while facing unprecedented challenges. Through this series and conference, we hope to contribute substantively to discussion of the national security policies and organizations that best focus American national power. View pdf |
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Investment in America Forum
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| This report is based on the Investment in America Forum held at the United States Military Academy at West Point June 25-27, 2002. The forum brought together leaders from the military, nonprofit and corporate worlds to exchange ideas and experiences on leadership in the post 9/11 world. This report details the three days of formal and informal working sessions and exchanges. View pdf |
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Building Capabilities for International Efforts
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| This program, on Apr. 7, 2004, brought together a mix of leaders from the military, intelligence, policy, government, foreign relations and academia to consider leveraging cultural competencies of Americans from diverse backgrounds and the implications of that for national security. The discussion looked at ways to improve the performance of U.S. international affairs institutions by developing leaders that can effectively think, work and move across cultures. Some participants argued that cultural competence and diversity are indeed comparative advantages that can advance U.S. interests. Others suggested, or at least cited other commentators' warnings, that inviting new and different perspectives may ultimately have a deleterious effect on national security by diluting quality and dividing loyalties. View pdf |