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Book Launch: "On War and Politics: The Battlefield Inside Washington's Beltway"

November 2, 2016 • 5:00 – 7:30 pm EDT

Pre-Event Reception: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Event: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Book Signing: 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Books will be available for sale during the pre-event reception.
For more information about the book, click here.

About the Book:

In his long-awaited memoir, Punaro presents stories from his personal and public life—from sobering accounts of his days in combat in Vietnam to colorful anecdotes about political luminaries such as John McCain, the Clintons, the Presidents Bush, Colin Powell, Robert Gates, and Ash Carter; from revelations about backroom politics in the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill to insights into how decisions are really made inside the Beltway. For almost fifty years, he has toiled at the intersection of the political and defense establishment, has served in key positions in the Pentagon, Congress and industry and has been a key participant in all the major defense and intelligence legislation of this era. Punaro’s distinguished career of public service has given him an unrivaled perspective on the events and factors that have shaped defense policy, along with a clear vision on how to solve the tough, pressing challenges facing our nation today.

About the Author:

Maj. Gen. ARNOLD L. PUNARO, USMCR (RET.), served thirty-five years in uniform, both active and reserve. He spent twenty-four years in the U.S. Senate, becoming staff director of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Currently CEO of a small business, he was a top industry executive and continues to serve on numerous boards and commissions on national security.

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Sam Nunn
Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Nuclear Threat Initiative; and Chairman Emeritus of the Board, CSIS
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John Warner

John Warner

Former CSIS Counselor
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Brent Scowcroft

Brent Scowcroft

Former CSIS Counselor and Trustee Emeritus
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John J. Hamre
CSIS President and CEO, and Langone Chair in American Leadership