Recent Events

Center Points are one page summaries designed to convey the core message of recent events hosted by CNP.  Center Points are also periodically written on issues of great policy importance.

• The Gamble: General David Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2006-2008
  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.

• F-22: Necessary or Not?
  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.

• Economic Crisis: Impact on Chinese Military Modernization
  Apr 8, 2009
  
  
  The Center for National Policy hosted Jacqueline Newmyer and Kristen Gunness for a discussion about their thoughts on the implications of today's economic downturn on China's military plans.

• Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience
  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.

• Homeland Security Best Practices: A State's Perspective
  Mar 25, 2009
  
  
  The Center for National Policy hosted Governor Martin O'Malley for a discussion about his recommendations for "best practices" in homeland security policy. He also highlighted innovative and effective policies that have helped enhance the safety of Maryland.

• Bridging the Partisan Divide
  Mar 12, 2009
  
  
  The Center for National Policy hosted Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein for a discussion about their views on the current state of post partisan politics and the challenges the Obama administration will face as it seeks congressional cooperation and a bipartisan consensus.

• How America Responded to Terrorism: 2001-2008
  Mar 3, 2009
  
  
  CNP welcomed former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff for an off the record discussion about the overall approach to homeland security issues over the past several years and which outstanding issues remain to be addressed.

• Intelligence Transformation: Making Progress and Charging Ahead
  Feb 24, 2009
  
  
  CNP was proud to welcome General James Clapper for an off the record discussion of many of the key issues facing the defense and intelligence communities at this time of heightened threat to our nation.

• Joint Chiefs of Staff in a Time of Transition
  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.

• Arming Taiwan: Impact on Asian Security
  Jan 30, 2009
  
  
  The Center for National Policy hosted Shirley Kan and Rupert J. Hammond-Chambers for a discussion on the recent Taiwan Arms Package and its impact on security in Asia.

• Lessons Learned and Continuing Challenges at the CIA
  Jan 29, 2009
  
  
  A CNP discussion with Michael V. Hayden.

• America and the World
  Dec 17, 2008
  
  
  A CNP discussion with Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski and General Brent Scowcroft.

• World at Risk
  Dec 11, 2008
  
  
  A CNP discussion with Senator Bob Graham and Robin Cleveland.

• Reforming America's National Security System
  Dec 11, 2008
  
  
  A CNP discussion with Honorable James R. Locher III and Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering.

• America's Defense: A New Way Forward
  Dec 9, 2008
  
  
  A CNP discussion with Rep. Ellen Tauscher.

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