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Rethinking the Foundations of the National Security Strategy and the QDR is the fifth series of Rethinking Seminars produced by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.  As the country prepares for the next Quadrennial Defense Review, the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Policy  and the US Navy are sponsoring this year's series. 

Seminar speakers will be discussing vital topics including:

  • What should the US national security objectives be?
  • What defines a US national security interest?
  • What are the most significant threats to the US?
  • What kinds of conflicts or operations other than war should the US military prepare for?
  • What size and makeup of forces is required?
  • What should DOD's portfolio look like in terms of O&M and investment?
  • What resources and capabilities do State and USAID need to meet national security challenges effectively?
  • What forms of deterrence and dissuasion are appropriate against non-traditional enemies?

Video, audio, presentation and bulletized notes files will be posted about one week after each event.  Files from the four previous series are remain available on line.  See the Archives List for details.

Scheduled Seminar

WEDNESDAY, 15 October 2008

Robert Work
Vice President, Strategic Studies
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
The Next QDR (Quadrennial Defense Review)

Marriott Residence Inn, Arlington, VA
6:00 - 8:00PM

Mr. Work has directed and analyzed war games for the Office of Net Assessment, Office of the Secretary of Defense; contributed to Department of Defense studies on global basing and emerging military missions; and provided support for the 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review.

Mr. Work will initiate the new season of Rethinking Seminars with an overview of the QDR process and his views on the upcoming QDR 2010. (biography)

ON-LINE RSVP REGISTRATION

RSVP by COB Wednesday, 8 October 2008

Seminar Specifics

No charge for the Seminar itself

Location: Marriott Residence Inn, Pentagon City, 550 Army-Navy Drive, Arlington, VA    [ View Maps & Directions ]

Metro stop: Pentagon City
 
Free parking:

  • Along Army-Navy Drive (at meters -- free only after 6:00PM)
  • Across Army-Navy Drive for those with Pentagon parking passes
  • Limited below hotel. Tell guard you are attending the Rethinking Seminar

Light supper buffet will be available for $10 approximately 30 minutes before each Seminar

Dress is uniform of the day or civilian casual

Admin Details

Contact List and On-Line Registration

Those on the contact list will receive updates via email listing upcoming speakers and information on new video and other files posted to the web site. If you wish to be added to the contact list, please go to the on-line registration webpage, create a short profile, and after you login, select ADD ME TO THE CONTACT LIST.  If you sign up for an upcoming seminar, you will automatically be added to the contact list.

Questions?

Contact Peggy Harlow, Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Laboratory at peggy.harlow@jhuapl.edu  (240-228-7427)

Previous Series Archives

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