Forward Defense events

Our convenings on the latest trends and technologies defining twenty-first century security.

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Commanders Series

The Council’s flagship speakers’ forum for senior military and defense leaders. The series provides a platform to discuss current strategic issues with an impressive audience drawn from across Washington’s policy community.

Arsenals of Democracy

Arsenals of Democracy is a project by the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Forward Defense program, which aims to address challenges and opportunities at the intersection of defense ministries and industries.

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Tue, May 6, 2014 • 9:00 am ET

NATO and the Ukraine crisis
Europe & Eurasia NATO Russia Security & Defense
Tue, April 1, 2014 • 2:15 pm ET

Commanders Series: Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps
Conflict National Security Security & Defense

Forward Defense develops and shapes policy solutions that build US military power to deter war and secure the future.

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