Critical Conversations: A 360 View on National Security

In an era marked by strategic competition, cyber threats, fiscal constraints, and increasingly complex domestic and global challenges, the foundations of national security are being tested and reshaped.

Join the Academy for a timely and candid Critical Conversation exploring the evolving landscape of U.S. defense and homeland security. Our distinguished panel of Academy Fellows will examine how to align strategy, resources, and operational readiness in a rapidly changing environment.

Featured Speakers:

• Jane Holl Lute – Former Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• Michael McCord – Former Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Defense

• Peter Levine - Senior Fellow, Institute for Defense Analyses