THE 16th ANNUAL STRATEGY CONFERENCE
America's Irregular Enemies: Securing Interests in an Era of Persistent Conflict
America's Irregular Enemies: Securing Interests in an Era of Persistent Conflict
| When: April 12-14, 2005 Location: Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania Co-sponsored By: Strategic Studies Institute, United States Army War College Full Details |
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Overview: The Sixteenth Annual Strategy Conference conducted by the U.S. Army War College will be held April 12-14, 2005, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania at historic Carlisle Barracks. This year's conference will bring together top thinkers from national security strategists, senior military leaders, media, leading universities and the policy making community to consider, discuss, and debate topics concerning our national security strategy and to help frame vital questions that offer insights on "America’s Irregular Enemies: Securing Interests in an Era of Persistent Conflict." American strategic leaders have recognized that irregular enemies pose a significant and increasingly complex challenge for the United States— and its international partners. These include purposeful direct challengers who threaten the United States with terrorism as well as a host of other capable opponents who hold enduring American interests at risk by violently undermining the political stability of key strategic regions. Irregular enemies may grow more capable over time. This strategic challenge requires conceptual innovation. This is particularly important to help military and civilian leaders frame the issues for the 2005 Quadrennial Defense Review. Speakers will include Colin Gray, Michael Scheuer, and many other leading thinkers Panels Include:
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