Enterprise Perspective Seminar

U.S. security concerns are broader and more multi-dimensional than at any other time in
the nation’s history. As we enter the third decade of the 21st Century, Congress and the Administration face unprecedented political, environmental, economic, and military challenges, both domestic and international, which must be addressed effectively.

From the rise of China to the disruptions of globalization, from the proliferation of nuclear weapons to the proliferation of lethal viruses, from cyber-attacks to terrorist attacks, this capitol. hill workshop will offer U.S policy planners the opportunity to address and discuss the complex array of challenges facing senior DoD managers in the years ahead.

This four-day Enterprise Perspective Seminar will bring together a faculty of internationally recognized experts who, in an “off-the-record” setting, will discuss these issues and offer various perspectives on Administration policies and Congressional initiatives which will inevitably impact the Department of Defense.

Areas to be covered are reflected in the topics below and may be changed to address current issues at the time of the seminar.

Seminar Topics

Power and Partisanship on Capitol Hill: How Washington Really Works
Governance in America: Personal Responsibility and the National Interest
Fake News: How We Got Here and Where Are We Going?
What is America Thinking? A Tour D’Horizon of American Public Opinion
Reflections on How Congress Words—or Doesn’t
The Modern Presidency in Times of Uncertainty and Global Turmoil
Defining America: Perspectives on Immigration and Border Security
Why History Matters and Why Politicians Seldom Notice
The Key Global Mega-Trends Shaping Our World and Impacting America
The Re-emergence of Socialism and the Implications to U.S. Economic and National Security Interests
Washington’s Latest Lessons in Policy, Politics and Polarization
Global Strategic Competition in a Digital Age
The Constitution, Academia, and the Supreme Court: Dividing or Uniting America?
The Role of Congressional Staff and Assessing Legislative Leadership in Today’s Polarized Environment
Climate Politics and the Future of Energy
From Quantum Computing to AI to Biotech to Space: Is America Competitive?
Closing and Opening an Economy: Unprecedented Challenges and American Institutions

Fee

The fee for the four-day workshop is $2,850 per person (a discount is available for groups of three or more). The program will feature approximately 18-20 separate presentations. Also included are daily continental breakfasts and working luncheons. The workshop will be held in a private meeting room. An on-site staff person will assist participants as needed and coordinate daily activities.

Moderator

The Program Moderator will have extensive experience conducting senior-level foreign policy seminars for the Intel Community. The Moderator will have first-hand knowledge and a detailed, up-to-date understanding of the region being studied in each seminar. In addition to the daily morning introduction and afternoon wrap-up, the Moderator will generally make a separate presentation and be available to provide additional presentations as needed. The Moderator will facilitate, when necessary, dialogue between the speakers and participants as well as lead the group discussions and Q&A sessions.

Registration

The target audience for these seminars are civilians (GS-15 and above) and military (O-6 and above). Others who have a special interest in the subject, need-to-know, or are in key positions may apply. Seminar space is limited to assure participants have ample time for open discussion with presenters. Upon registration, attendees will receive confirmation via email within five days. Cancellations will be accepted in writing up to two weeks prior to each program. After that time, substitutions will be accepted. The Agency will be billed if registration is cancelled after the deadline.

If you have any questions or need further information, please call the office at 703-684-8807.

Additional Information

Reporting information will be sent to all participants approximately two weeks prior to the start of the program.

These programs are informal and strictly “off-the-record.” No video, PowerPoint or audio-visual aids are utilized in the presentations.