A panel of nuclear security specialists discussed the future of U.S.-Russia nuclear relations. Among the areas they covered included Russian strategic intentions, U.S. accusations of Russian violations of the INF Treaty and a preview of President Trump's meeting with Russian President Putin in July 2017. This forum was part of the annual conference of the Arms Control Association that addressed global nuclear proliferation and reduction issues.
Bhaskar Sunkara, the editor and publisher of Jacobin magazine, discussed politics, economics and the future of the American left in Donald Trump's America. Jacobin is a print magazine released quarterly offering socialist perspectives for the future. Harvard University's Shorenstein Center hosted this discussion in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
FCC Chair Ajit Pai (R) took part in a sit-down discussion at the Free State Foundation conference on telecommunications policy. He discussed net neutrality, data privacy, internet service provider (ISP) regulations and 5G wireless networks. Free State Foundation President Randolph May moderated the conversation.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute hosted a panel discussion about the role and implications of climate change for U.S. national security. Several retired military commanding officers said they considered climate change a real threat, and explained its impact on operational planning and budgeting for missions and future force structure.
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly testified about President Trump's 2018 budget request for the agency in front of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. He answered senators' questions and addressed several issues including border security, federal grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, drug and human trafficking, and the president's executive order on immigration and refugees.
The CEO of Doctor on Demand and other telemedicine industry leaders participated in a panel discussion on how innovation and technology can transform and improve the U.S. health care system. Their remarks were part of a health care symposium hosted by Pepperdine University's school of Business and Management.
Vice Admiral Thomas Moore, commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command, delivered remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on maritime security and Navy maintenance challenges. He detailed the ongoing processes and plans for maintenance and new ship construction to work toward the goal of a fleet of 355 active ships by the year 2045.
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly testified about President Trump's 2018 budget request for the agency in front of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. He answered senators' questions and addressed several issues including border security, federal grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, drug and human trafficking, and the president's executive order on immigration and refugees.
The CEO of Doctor on Demand and other telemedicine industry leaders participated in a panel discussion on how innovation and technology can transform and improve the U.S. health care system. Their remarks were part of a health care symposium hosted by Pepperdine University's school of Business and Management.
Vice Admiral Thomas Moore, commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command, delivered remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on maritime security and Navy maintenance challenges. He detailed the ongoing processes and plans for maintenance and new ship construction to work toward the goal of a fleet of 355 active ships by the year 2045.
A panel examined free speech and censorship on college campuses. They discussed incidences of protests against commencement speakers, along with issues of safety, security costs, so-called "hate speech" and the role of college administrations and faculty. Speakers included a college student from the University of California at Berkeley who founded a group that aims to create the free exchange of ideas without the fear of violence. This discussion was part of a conference of education journalists hosted by the Education Writers Association.
A panel of academics and political strategists including the Director of Speechwriting for the Hillary Clinton Presidential Campaign, discuss the future of the Repubican and Democratic parties. This was the final panel at an all-day conference on Trump's First 100 Days, hosted by the University of California Unruh Institute of Politics in Los Angeles.
