Defense Discussion Group Description

The Defense Policy discussion group will examine prominent national security issues including military operations, grand strategy, army doctrine, force planning, counterterrorism, nuclear proliferation, and the future of warfare. Drawing on the expertise of members who work in a wide range of fields – military and civilian, operational and analytical – we will generate a lively, well-informed discussion on defense policy challenges facing the United States today, as well as those that are likely to arise down the road.

Discussion Group Chair

Jeff Friedman is currently a researcher on defense policy. He has also performed research for the World Bank and the Olin Institute for Strategic Studies. He was YPFP Vice President for Programming from 2006-2007.