Center for American Progress

: Naval Strategy in Asia and the Arctic
Past Event


Naval Strategy in Asia and the Arctic

A Discussion with Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John M. Richardson


9:00 - 10:00 AM EDT

Please join the Center for American Progress and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John M. Richardson for a discussion on the current and future challenges of U.S. strategies in the Asia-Pacific and Arctic regions. Our distinguished guest will offer his regional assessment of the immediate security issues capturing Washington’s attention. The discussion will delve further into long-term strategic trends and challenges, including the implications of emerging technologies on the U.S. presence in those regions and how the U.S. Navy is planning for an increasingly contested Arctic region.

Welcoming remarks:
Rudy deLeon, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress

Distinguished Guest:
Admiral John M. Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy

Moderator:
Melanie Hart, Senior Fellow and Director of China Policy, Center for American Progress