On Thursday, October 1, the Foreign Policy Initiative (FPI) held its seventh annual forum, «The Strength to Lead,» in Washington, D.C. The event, headlined by leading policymakers, lawmakers, and other key analysts, made the case for robust American engagement in response to a range of foreign policy crises.
Key quotations and a final transcript for the entire event are available. In addition, wrap-up materials for the individual panels follow below.
«Rising Leaders in National Security»
Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ)
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
Rep. Mark Takai (D-HI)
Moderator: Bill Kristol
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«Terror, Intelligence and Homeland Security»
Former Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey
Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS)
Moderator: Ambassador Eric Edelman
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«An Agenda for Asia»
Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA)
Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO)
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Moderator: Josh Rogin
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«A Europe Whole and Free»
Estonian President Toomas Ilves
Moderator: James Kirchick
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«Challenges to U.S. National Security»
Governor Lincoln Chafee
Moderator: Dr. David Adesnik
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«Iran’s Ambitions After the Nuclear Deal»
Reuel Marc Gerecht (FDD)
Christopher Harmer (ISW)
Michael Singh (WINEP)
Moderator: Dr. Mark Moyar
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