Events: Center for a New American Security

Roundtable Discussion with Lieutenant General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Chief of Staff for the Afghan Military

hpolak — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:18:30 +0000

On February 8, 2012, the Center for a New American Security hosted a discussion about the future of Afghanistan with Lieutenant General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Chief of Army Staff for the Afghan military. Lieutenant General Karimi discussed some of his current challenges and concerns, focusing on the Afghan Air Force and continued international support for the ANA beyond 2014.

India as a Global Power: Contending Views from India

jnatividad — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:29:59 +0000

On January 23, the Center for a New American Security, in partnership with The George Washington University's Rising Powers Initiative, hosted "India as a Global Power: Contending Views from India". The conference featured Nathaniel Fick, CEO of CNAS, and Richard Fontaine, Senior Advisor at CNAS, as well as leading Indian national security and foreign policy scholars and officials, and a keynote address by Indian Ambassador to the United States Nirupama Rao.

Center for a New American Security Fifth Anniversary Celebration

alewis — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:27:34 +0000

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) hosted an evening event on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, to celebrate its Fifth Anniversary and to commemorate five years of promoting strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. The evening celebration featured a remarkable lineup of speakers, including a keynote address by General Martin E. Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Veteran Employment Best Practices Summit

jsmith — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:16:59 +0000

On November 30, the Center for a New American Security, in partnership with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families, hosted a conference on best practices for supporting veterans and military families. Representatives from over 30 industry-leading companies from various sectors openly discussed motivations, major challenges, innovative practices and philanthropic engagement associated with corporate support for veterans and military families.

Community Models Working Group

jsmith — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:01:57 +0000

On December 6, the Center for a New American Security hosted a Joining Forces working group including representatives from non-profit and philanthropic organizations and academic institutions to discuss how communities across the country are leveraging nonprofit, civic and private resources to promote successful integration of service members, veterans and military families.

“Wellness” Index Working Group

jsmith — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:54:38 +0000

On October 28, the Center for a New American Security hosted a Joining Forces working group to inform its research on the "wellness" of service members, veterans and their families. Academics, policymakers, service members, service providers and other stakeholders participated to discuss the meaning and attributes of "wellness."

Veteran Employment Working Group

jsmith — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:38:00 +0000

On October 27, the Center for a New American Security held a Joining Forces working group on veteran employment. Participants discussed challenges veterans face when seeking employment in the private sector.

Cooperation from Strength: The United States, China and the South China Sea

sconneighton — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:04:22 +0000

At an event on January 10, 2012, from 9:00-11:30 a.m., the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) will release a report by CNAS experts Dr. Patrick Cronin and Robert D. Kaplan titled Cooperation from Strength: The United States, China and the South China Sea, which examines the future of U.S. strategy in the South China Sea. The event will feature a keynote address by Admiral Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations. RSVP here or call (202) 457-9427.

The Partnership: Five Cold Warriors and Their Quest to Ban the Bomb

sconneighton — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:53:24 +0000

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) cordially invites you to the book launch for The Partnership: Five Cold Warriors and Their Quest to Ban the Bomb by award-winning New York Times journalist Philip Taubman. RSVP here or call (202) 457-9427.

Center for a New American Security's 2011 Holiday Party

jnatividad — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:12:47 +0000

This holiday season also marks the Center for a New American Security's fifth anniversary. Founded in 2007, we will commemorate five years of our mission to promote strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies. We hope you will help us celebrate this important milestone at our holiday party on December 8. RSVP online by following this link or by phone: (202) 457-9427.