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Kathleen HicksSenior Fellow, International Security Program |
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Kathleen Hicks is a senior fellow in the CSIS International Security Program, where she focuses on U.S. national security strategy, planning and policy, Department of Defense (DOD) and interagency reform, and the roles and missions of the U.S. armed forces. She currently directs the Beyond Goldwater-Nichols Phase 4 Department of Defense Governance Project, coleads the Task Force on Nontraditional Security Assistance, and cochairs the Processes Working Group of the Project on National Security Reform. She recently completed a study on capabilities-based planning for stability operations. Ms. Hicks joined CSIS after 13 years with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, where she served in numerous positions. As director for policy planning, she was responsible for overseeing the development and articulation of U.S. defense strategy and improving long-range policy and planning. During the 2005 Quadrennial Defense Review, she led investigation of military roles, missions, and organization issues, including those relating to the global war on terrorism, homeland defense, institutional governance and structure, and building partnership capacity. As director for homeland defense strategic planning and program integration, she developed DOD’s first-ever strategy for homeland defense and civil support. She has also served as deputy director for resources and as assistant for strategy development. A former presidential management intern and career member of the Senior Executive Service, Ms. Hicks earned Office of the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Civilian Service medals in 1999 and 2004 and a Meritorious Civilian Service medal in 2006. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Affairs and is a Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude graduate of Mount Holyoke College. She is currently a doctoral candidate in political science at MIT and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. |
CSIS Publications by Kathleen Hicks
Invigorating Defense Governance 03/20/2008
Commentary: Strengthening AFRICOM's Case 03/05/2008
Integrating 21st Century Development and Security Assistance 01/18/2008
Planning for Stability Operations 12/21/2007
A New U.S. Command for Africa in Global Forecast: the Top Security Challenges of 2008 11/14/2007
AFRICOM Commentary 10/05/2007
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Kathleen Hicks In the News
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, was quoted by the Christian Science Monitor, "A New U.S. Focus on Nation-Building." 04/22/2008
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, had a commentary published in Defense News, "Culture Issues Await Next DoD Chief." 04/07/2008
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, appeared on NBC's Nightly News with Brian Williams, "Battle for Basra at a Critical Crossroads." 03/26/2008
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the International Security Program was quoted by McClatchy Newspapers, "Increase Military Funding, Dole Says." 02/06/2008
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the International Security Program was quoted by the Associated Press, "US Seeks Deal for Broad Goals in Iraq." 02/01/2008
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, was quoted by McClatchy Newspapers, "Plan for Civilian Reserve Corps Stalls." 01/27/2008
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, and Anthony Cordesman, the CSIS Arleigh Burke Chair in Strategy, were quoted by Government Executive, "Girding for Battle." 01/01/2008
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, was quoted by the Boston Globe, "Military Deep Into Civilian Duties." 12/03/2007
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, was quoted by the Christian Science Monitor, "More Curbs on Private Iraq Guards." 10/31/2007
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, appeared on CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight, "Reversal on Licenses For Illegal Immigrants?; Still Best Government Money Can Buy?" 10/29/2007
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, was quoted by the Wall Street Journal, "Few Alternatives to Blackwater." 10/17/2007
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, appeared on CNN’s This Week At War, "This Week's War Happenings" 09/23/2007
Kathleen Hicks, a Senior Fellow with the International Security Program at CSIS, was intervied on WTOP (Washington) Radio, "Is There Progress Among Iraqi Leaders?" 08/28/2007
CSIS Senior Fellow Kathleen Hicks was quoted by the Associated Press, "New Village Massacre Reported in Iraq." 07/17/2007
CSIS Senior Fellow Kathleen Hicks was quoted by the Associated Press, "Joint Chiefs Nominee a Pragmatist." 06/13/2007
Kathleen Hicks, senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, was interviewed on Federal News Radio about the departure of General Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 06/08/2007
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with CSIS's International Security Program, was interviewed on CNN's This Week at War about Iraqi security efforts. 06/02/2007
CSIS Senior Fellow Kathleen Hicks was quoted in The Christian Science Monitor, "Is Lute the Right Kind of 'War Czar?'" 05/17/2007
CSIS Senior Fellow Kathleen Hicks was quoted on Fox News, "Rudy Giuliani Shines at Republican Presidential Debate." 05/16/2007
Kathleen Hicks, senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, was quoted by The Tennessean, "Nearly 10,000 Fort Campbell soldiers given new Iraq orders." 05/09/2007
Kathleen Hicks, senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, was quoted by the National Journal, "National Security - Nation Building 2.0". 04/28/2007
CSIS Senior Fellow Kathleen Hicks was cited by USA Today, "Gates Announces Longer Tours in Iraq." 04/12/2007
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with the CSIS International Security Program, appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 speaking about pre-war intelligence on Iraq. 04/06/2007
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with CSIS's International Security Program, was interviewed on CNN's The Situation Room about whether congressional war funding bills that set a timetable for troop withdrawal imperil U.S. troops. 03/30/2007
Kathleen Hicks, senior fellow with CSIS's International Security Program, was interviewed on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees on the prospect of Congressional timetables for troop withdrawal from Iraq. 03/23/2007
Kathleen Hicks, a senior fellow with CSIS's International Security Program, was quoted by Inside the Pentagon, "Bipartisan Interagency Reform Group Grapples with Money Problems". 03/01/2007
CSIS Senior Fellow Kathleen Hicks was interviewed on CNN's The Week at War. 02/11/2007
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Testimony by Kathleen Hicks
The Evolving Role of the Department of Defense in Development and Security Assistance 12/05/2007
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