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Goldwater-Nichols: A Critical Look
January 24, 2008

Associated Programs:

International Security Program

Related Research Focus:

Defense Policy

Synopsis:

SIS’s International Security Program hosted a conference for prominent defense experts to voice their continued concerns over Goldwater- Nichols and its unintended consequences. Twenty-one years after the passage of the most cited defense reform in US history, this conference will inform future defense reform or broader national security reform efforts with its presentation of alternative viewpoints.

 AGENDA

Audio for Introductions and Panel 1 (mp3, 1:40:53)

08:30-08:50
Welcoming remarks and introductions

Before Goldwater-Nichols to Beyond Goldwater-Nichols

Dr. Stephen Flanagan
Kissinger Chair in National Security, and Director of International Security Program, CSIS

Ms. Kathleen Hicks
Senior Fellow, International Security Program, CSIS

08:50-10:05
Panel 1

Does the Military Provide Adequate Advice to the Commander in Chief and Congress?

Moderator: Ms. Christine Wormuth

Senior Fellow, International Security Program, CSIS

10:05-10:15 Break

Audio for Panel 2 (mp3, 1:07:21)

10:15-11:30
Panel 2
Lessons Learned from Iraq & Afghanistan: Assessing "Jointness" at the Operational and Strategic Level

Moderator: Dr. Clark Murdock
Senior Adviser, International Security Program, CSIS

11:30-11:45 Lunch

Audio for Panel 3 (mp3, 1:03:30)

Panel 3
11:45-13:00

Who Should Manage Acquisition? Who Should Decide Military Requirements?

Moderator: Mr. David J. Berteau
Senior Associate, CSIS

13:00 Adjourn
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