FLETCHER CONFERENCE 1999

Strategic Responsiveness:
Early and Continuous Joint Effectiveness 
Across the Spectrum of Military Operations


- COMPENDIUM -
Summary and Analysis
Transcripts


From a Conference Organized by

The United States Army
&
The Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis
 
 

General Editors:
Major Michael R. Fenzel, U.S. Army
Captain Christopher E. Hornbarger, U.S. Army




Image, 29 Sep 2000 letter signed by Gen Eric K. Shinseki
Text of 29 Sep 2000 Letter signed by GEN Eric K. Shinseki, regarding the Fletcher Conference

 



CONTENTS

Introduction


Conference Findings and Recommendations


PROCEEDINGS:

 
 
NOTE:
(Click on Title for Document Information - Click on Individual's Name for Biography)

 

Opening Presentation:
Transforming National Defense in the 21st Century

Senator Joseph I. Lieberman
 
 

Panel 1:
Understanding the Implications of the 21st Century Challenges

Senator John Warner
Lieutenant General Patrick M. Hughes
Mr. Robert D. Kaplan
Dr. Richard A. Falkenrath
 
 

Day One Luncheon Address:
Department of Defense for the 21st Century

Secretary William S. Cohen
 
 

Panel 2:
Perspectives on a 21st Century National Strategy
and the Role of Military Power

Senator Warren Rudman
Dr. John P. White
General Klaus Naumann
Ambassador Joseph W. Prueher
General Sir Jeremy Mackenzie
 
 

Panel 3:
Anticipating Today the Essential Capabilities for Tomorrow

Dr. Ashton B. Carter
General George A. Joulwan
Lieutenant General Thomas G. McInerney
General Michael P. C. Carns
 
 

Keynote Address:
Beyond Joint Vision 2010

General Henry H. Shelton
 
 

Panel 4:
Serving the Nation in the 21st Century
 

General Eric K. Shinseki
General James L. Jones
Admiral Donald L. Pilling
General Lester L. Lyles
 
 

Panel 5:
Redefining Defense: Preparing U.S. Forces for the Future

Ambassador Richard L. Armitage
Congressman Mac Thornberry
Dr. Michael O'Hanlon
Dr. Edward L. Warner
 
 

Day Two Luncheon Address:
Setting Defense Priorities for a 21st Century Transformation

Dr. John H. Hamre
 
 

Panel 6:
Realizing True Jointness in the QDR Process and Product —
How We Do It Right

Senator Jack Reed
Dr. David S.C. Chu
Dr. Jacquelyn K. Davis
Dr. Richard H. Shultz Jr.

 


Conference Conclusions


Biographies

 
 


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