2016 American Strategy Symposium

Materials from our July 13 Symposium, “American Strategy: The Way Forward,” including audio/visual recordings and papers or written remarks, are now available via the links provided below:

The Long Goodbye: American Strategy Since JFK — Richard C. Thornton, President, Institute for the Study of Strategy and Politics

Paper: A Short History of American Strategy

Blueprint for a Stronger Economy — Arthur B. Laffer, Chairman, Laffer Associates

Paper: Game On

Strategy for Defeating Radical Islam — Lt. Gen. Thomas McInerney USAF (Ret.)

Written Remarks: Strategy for Defeating Radical Islam

Lost Opportunities — Adm. James A. Lyons USN (Ret.)

Luncheon Remarks on Cybercrime and Security — David O’Neil, Partner, Debevoise and Plimpton; and James A. Lewis, Center for Strategic and International Studies

America and Europe: Alliance or Amerexit? — Col. F. Charles Parker, IV USA (Ret.) Co-Director, Institute for the Study of Strategy and Politics

Paper: Alliance or Amerexit

“America First” in America1940-2016 — Diana West, Author, American Betrayal

Crafting the Next Defense Strategy — Jim Thomas, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments

A Strategy for Deterring Russia — Mark Schneider, National Institute for Public Policy

Paper: A Strategy for Deterring Russia

Affordable Hegemony — James D. Perry, Co-Director, Institute for the Study of Strategy and Politics

Power Point Slides: Perry 2016 Symposium