Presidential Transition Roundtable Series
With a historic Administration change fast approaching, in 2008 HSPI assembled a Presidential Transition Task Force composed of some of the finest minds in the country to leverage their expert insights into today’s most pressing matters of national and homeland security. The goal is to further policy discussions of the top strategic security priorities that command the attention of the new Administration.
To push the boundaries of our thinking, the Task Force received briefings from subject-matter experts and launched a series of roundtable discussions, “Thinking Anew – Security Priorities for the Next Administration,” to further consider vital security issues. The Presidential Transition Roundtable Series fostered thoughtful dialogue on the top security priorities for the next Administration in order to generate actionable recommendations designed to effectively meet the most vexing challenges the United States faces today.
View the Transition Task Force proceedings report (pdf)
View the Transition Task Force framework document (pdf)
View Transition Task Force members (pdf)
Previous Roundtables
Security Priorities for the Next Administration
October 15, 2008
Media Coverage:
Congressional Quarterly (Registration required)
A National Approach to Prevention, Preparedness, and Response: Shaping Expectations, Enhancing Capabilities
October 23, 2008
Media Coverage:
Congressional Quarterly coverage 1 of event (Registration required)
Congressional Quarterly coverage 2 of event (Registration required)
International Strategy: Re-Invigorating Our Role in the World
December 3, 2008
Citizen Preparedness: Harnessing an Engaged Public
January 30, 2009
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