ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced the 10th symposium in the critical Asymmetric Threat symposia series on national security challenges, titled “What Does It Take to Protect America? Combatting Global Asymmetric Threats.” Symposium 10 will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Valo Park in McLean, Virginia. The symposium is co-sponsored with the Center for Security Policy (CSP), the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), and the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, an affiliate of the Air Force Association.
This non-partisan, not‐for‐profit symposium is part of the Asymmetric Threat series, established in 2008 by CACI as a forum for furthering the national dialogue on asymmetric threats to national security. This year’s symposium will discuss how asymmetric threats have expanded in prevalence and complexity, and what means the United States possesses to safeguard its national security against these threats. Confirmed keynote speakers include Admiral John M. Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), and General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force (VCSAF).
According to CACI Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, Dr. J.P. (Jack) London, “The 10th symposium in the Asymmetric Threat symposia series is a significant opportunity to reflect on lessons learned over the past decade and help craft innovative and multi-dimensional approaches across government and industry to defeat adversaries who challenge us in every domain. CACI and our symposium co-sponsors, the Center for Security Policy, the Institute for the Study of War, and the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, are committed to advancing this critical dialogue.”
According to CACI President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Asbury, “By facilitating the asymmetric threat discourse and featuring experts from the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, academia, and industry, we help advance innovative capabilities and sophisticated strategies to counter escalating national security threats worldwide. Such thought leadership also reinforces our commitment to our customers’ critical missions.”
The ninth symposium in the Asymmetric Threat series, held in October of 2016, focused on offset strategies for national security and featured panels and discussions with thought leaders from government, industry, and academia. A complete catalog of past symposium reports and recommendations is available at asymmetricthreat.net.
About CACI
CACI provides information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 2000 Index, and the S&P SmallCap600 Index. CACI’s sustained commitment to ethics and integrity defines its corporate culture and drives its success. With approximately 19,000 employees worldwide, CACI provides dynamic career opportunities for military veterans and industry professionals to support the nation’s most critical missions. Join us! www.caci.com.
About CSP
CSP is a non-profit, non-partisan national security organization that specializes in identifying policies, actions, and resource needs that are critical to American security. The group ensures these issues are the subject of focused, principled examination and effective action by recognized policy experts, appropriate officials, opinion leaders, and the general public. Learn more at www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org.
About ISW
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. They are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization. Learn more at www.understandingwar.org.
About the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is an independent, non-partisan policy research institute established to provide creative, insightful policy options that better empower our nation’s leaders by informing the national security debate, educating about aerospace power’s unique role in securing America’s global interests, and cultivating aerospace talent. An affiliate of the Air Force Association, the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies provides independent analysis outlining solutions in the aerospace domain to protect the United States. Learn more at www.mitchellaerospacepower.org.
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