Changing Times, Changing World by Gary Roughead
from Hoover Institution Talks, Retreats, and Events Hosted by Hoover Institution
In this talk, "Changing Times, Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities," Annenberg Distinguished Visiting Fellow Admiral Gary Roughead discussed the challenges of modern foreign policy. He pointed out that even though there was a great deal of violence in the twentieth century, the perception is that there is greater chaos today. Having given examples of chaos around the world, including the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars; the nuclear program in North Korea; relations with Russia and the uprising in Ukraine; the Arab Spring; the global economy and the American economic recovery, he argued that such chaos paralyzes decision making and leadership. Compounding the chaos, the decision-making environment is rapidly changing, without the private space and time to process information before it is broadcast by a constant news cycle. The remainder of his talk outlined specific strategic relationships and challenges he advocates that the United States pursue with the charisma of strong leadership.
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