Leaders Speak: Defense Secretaries ft. Harold Brown, William Perry, William S. Cohen & Chuck Hagel

We began our 50th Anniversary celebrations with the first in our Leaders Speak series: Defense Secretaries Harold Brown, William Perry, William S. Cohen, and Chuck Hagel, in conversation with National Committee President Steve Orlins, reflected on experiences and lessons learned during their tenure. The secretaries also provided their views on the future of the U.S.-China security relationship, discussing cross-strait relations, the risk of conflict in the South China Sea, and how to deal with North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, among many other topics. Stay tuned for the next Leaders Speak event this spring, featuring former treasury secretaries.