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Future Forces Project
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In 2008, CNP released a major report entitled
Agility Across the Spectrum: A Future Force Blueprint. This comprehensive report drew upon the expertise of an advisory group comprised of some of the nation's top military scholars, retired front line officers from our current wars, interviews with nearly 50 subject matter experts, and meetings with and presentations by leading policy makers, active duty commanders, retired flag officers, industry experts, Congressional staff and executive branch officials. Based upon this process, and taking into account the mounting financial constraints and multiplying national security threats facing the United States, CNP proposed a series of recommendations to be implemented along a prioritized timeline, many of which have already been adopted by the military and the new administration in its first few months: winning today's wars, supporting the troops and expanding the forces, preventing future conflicts, and winning future wars.
Building upon the success of this report, CNP is executing a targeted three-part plan tackling the most important and timely issues that will be faced by the new Administration and Congress, namely:
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Winning Today's Wars: What are the most important lessons to be taken from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how can those lessons be applied to future conflicts?
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Defense Reform: How can the Department of Defense improve its procurement process and which weapons systems are the most integral to our nation's security? What is the proper configuration of the Coast Guard at a time when homeland security is so vital?
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Capability Gaps and Regional Security Challenges: What capabilities and regions have been given short shrift in current plans? Is the nation preparing enough to counter the cyber threat, economic war, or long- range strike? What changes in doctrine, planning, or acquisition can close these gaps?
Future Forces Project Advisory Group
CNP's Future Forces Advisory Group brings together top experts and practitioners on defense reform, national security and strategic thinking. The goal of the Center's Future Forces Project is to examine the most important defense issues occurring today and identify the top challenges that will be emerging in the future; the Advisory Group provides invaluable guidance and support in this effort.
JOSEPH J. COLLINS*National War College (
*Serving on the Advisory Group as a private citizen)
ADM. ROBERT DUNNUSN (Ret)
DR. EVELYN FARKAS American Security Project
MENDA FIFEFormer Professional Staff Member, Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
DR. NORMAN FRIEDMANInternational Naval Consultant
LUKE FROST *Serving on the Advisory Group as a private citizen
DR. JOHN F. GAROFANOUnited States Naval War College
TIM GRACZEWSKIDirector, SACD, Intuit
COL. T.X. HAMMESUSMC (Ret)
JESSICA HERRERA-FLANIGANFormer Professional Staff Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
DR. TIMOTHY HOYTU.S. Naval War College
STEVEN NIDERAmerican Security Project
AL THOMPSONMehlman Vogel Castagnetti Inc.
DR. LOREN B. THOMPSONLexington Institute
COL. PETER UNDERWOODUSMC (Ret)
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Oct 29, 2009
The Center for National Policy hosted General Victor E. Renuart, Jr. for a discussion on NORAD's maritime warning mission.
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Oct 21, 2009
The Center for National Policy hosted General Anthony C. Zinni for a discussion that highlighted the important themes in his latest book Leading the Charge: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom.
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Sep 23, 2009
The Center for National Policy hosted Roger Cliff and Toy Reid for a discussion about their thoughts on China's military strategy and its implications for U.S. foreign policy.
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Aug 27, 2009
The Center for National Policy hosted Lawrence Korb and Lt. General Joseph Yakovac for a discussion about their thoughts on the direction the Army should take to modernize the service's weapons systems.
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Jul 21, 2009
The Center for National Policy hosted Vice Admiral Robert Dunn and Ronald O'Rourke for a discussion on the implications of the projected Navy strike-fighter shortfall.
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Jun 1, 2009
The Center for National Policy hosted General Craig R. McKinley for a discussion on his opinions about the use of the National Guard and the role it should play both domestically and internationally.
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May 27, 2009
The Center for National Policy hosted Linda Robinson for a discussion on her latest book
Tell Me How This Ends: General David Petraeus and the Search for a Way Out of Iraq.
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May 20, 2009
The Center for National Policy was proud to host Dr. David Kilcullen for a discussion on his latest book
The Accidental Guerilla: Fighting Small Wars in the Midst of a Big One.
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Apr 23, 2009
The Center for National Policy hosted Thomas Ricks for a discussion about his latest book
The Gamble: General David Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2006-2008.
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Apr 14, 2009
The Center for National Policy welcomed Mark Bowden and Barry Watts to share their thoughts on whether continued production of the F-22 should be a priority in our national defense strategy.
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Mar 30, 2009
The Center for National Policy hosted Stuart Bowen for a discussion about important "lessons learned" from the Iraq experience. He also provided suggestions the current administration could implement to mitigate future damage in Afghanistan.
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Feb 4, 2009
The Center for National Policy was proud to host a fascinating off the record discussion with General James Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Dec 9, 2008
A CNP discussion with Rep. Ellen Tauscher.
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Nov 18, 2008
A CNP discussion with Secretary of the Army Pete Geren.
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Nov 12, 2008
A CNP discussion with General Barry McCaffrey.
