2007 Dwight D. Eisenhower National Security Series

HOMELAND DEFENSE AND SECURITY IN AMERICA
EVOLVING POLICY AND STRATEGY FOR THE 21st CENTURY

When: Nov. 13-14, 2006

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:
The George Washington University

DAY 1
Welcome:
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Panel 1:
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Luncheon:
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Panel 2:
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Panel 3:
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DAY 2
Welcome:
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Panel 4:
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Panel 5:
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Luncheon:
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Overview:
The Eisenhower National Security Series, in partnership with the United States Army War College’s Center for Strategic Leadership, George Washington University’s Homeland Security Policy Institute, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Heritage Foundation and the Association of the United States Army will conduct a forum on homeland defense and security on Nov. 13-14, 2006.

Homeland security and defense encompasses measures taken to prevent, prepare for, or respond to a host of challenges ranging from natural disasters to manmade catastrophes. Manmade actions may trigger threats to the domestic environment in the form of accidental destruction, or deliberate terror attacks. The response to this expanse of threats is a national responsibility, requiring preparation, prevention, and response across all governmental sectors, calling upon both the public and the private sector to participate in our common defense. Traditional notions of command and control must be accompanied by those of cooperation and coordination. Interoperability of technology and process will be essential to meeting ubiquitous demands. This program will examine the broad scope of evolving requirements to meet these needs, fully aware that each solution must be viewed in the context of a frequently unpredictable environment and a highly adaptable enemy.

This conference will include panel discussions on the country’s preparedness to respond to a catastrophe exceeding the scope of major disaster; the importance of inculcating a “military mindset” in the Department of Homeland Security; the transformation of the National Guard as an instrument of response and recovery following disaster/catastrophe; legal authorities, restraints and other issues impacting our ability to respond to a domestic crisis; and the role of information and communication in catastrophic response.