National Strategies Capabilities for a Changing World
Abstract
A high-level, two-day conference entitled National Strategies and Capabilities for a Changing World was held in Arlington, Virginia, on November 15-16, 2000. The purpose of the conference - hosted by the U.S. Army - was to examine critical security issues facing the new administration. The conference objectives were to understand more fully the challenges of the early twenty-first century; to consider the implications of these challenges for national security strategy; and to address the national and military capabilities needed to execute that strategy. The conference drew more than 450 participants from academia, industry, the think-tank community, the media, and the U.S. government - including the Departments of Defense and State, the military services, the National Security Council, and Congress. In an effort to stimulate the exchange of diverse views among attendees, an impressive gathering of distinguished speakers addressed the participants on various topics that included: -- The national interest, globalization and national security, emerging threats and implications for defense strategy, coalitions and alliances and the future of military engagement, service contributions to national security strategy and capabilities, and transforming the national defense.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA403519