Global Security Forum 2023: Transatlantic Defense

The 2023 Global Security Forum, the CSIS International Security Program’s flagship annual conference, took place on April 5, 2023. This year’s conference theme was transatlantic defense and featured a keynote address by Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Christopher W. Grady.

April 5, 2023 • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT
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Note:

In-person attendance is limited and subject to capacity limits. Registration for in-person attendance will be closed by 5:00 PM EDT Monday, April 3, 2023.

Media: Please contact Paige Montfort at pmontfort@csis.org.

The Global Security Forum is the CSIS International Security Program’s flagship annual conference. The Forum convenes leaders from the defense and national security communities to discuss the top security challenges facing the country and the world.  

This year's conference will feature a keynote address by Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Christopher W. Grady. The full program will explore the evolving threat landscape given Russia’s war in Ukraine, challenges in European defense, and opportunities for transatlantic defense cooperation. 

There will be a specific focus on addressing the potential of collaboration with European allies to address challenges with munitions and other stockpiles, as well as interest in shaping the future force of tomorrow through technological modernization. 

The conference will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at CSIS headquarters and virtually, and will feature three panels in addition to the keynote discussion.

Further details about the panels and the panelists are available at the links in the schedule below.  

Global Security Forum Schedule


9:00 am

Introduction and Welcome Remarks

 

Dr. John J. Hamre, CSIS President and CEO 

Mr. Alessandro Profumo, CEO, Leonardo S.p.A. (virtual)

10:30 am

Keynote Discussion

 

Speaker:

Admiral Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

 

Moderator:

Dr. Seth G. Jones, CSIS Senior Vice President and Director of the International Security Program

11:30 am

Lunch

2:45 pm

Closing Remarks

Dr. Seth G. Jones, CSIS Senior Vice President and Director, International Security Program 

This conference is made possible by the generous support of Leonardo DRS.

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Leonardo DRS

Featured Report


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Transatlantic Defense during Wartime

Transatlantic defense is at a key juncture as Russia's war in Ukraine has brought greater unity but also thrown into relief the challenges of producing military capability. The European Union and NATO have an opportunity to build on their strengths to address this crisis.

Report by Cynthia Cook, Max Bergmann, Mark F. Cancian, Gregory Sanders, Sissy Martinez, Otto Svendsen, and Nicholas Velazquez — September 5, 2023

Contact Information

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John J. Hamre
CSIS President and CEO, and Langone Chair in American Leadership
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Seth G. Jones
Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
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Emily Harding
Director, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program and Deputy Director, International Security Program
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Cynthia Cook
Director, Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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Max Bergmann
Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center