Virtual Event | IF CONFIRMED: An Insider’s View of the National Security Confirmation Process

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On June 25, Dr. Stacie L. Pettyjohn hosted Major General Arnold Punaro, USMC (Ret.) for a virtual discussion about General Punaro’s new book, IF CONFIRMED: An Insider’s View of the National Security Confirmation Process, which explores the intricacies, nuances, and shortcomings of the Senate confirmation process, and details solutions to fix the process.

Their conversation covered the national security risks posed by the current Senate confirmation process and what needs to change to ensure the most highly qualified civilian and military leaders are able to service in the Nation’s most critical national security positions.

Featuring:

Major General Arnold Punaro, USMC (Ret.)
Author and Former Staff Director of the
Senate Armed Service Committee

Moderated by:

Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn
Senior Fellow and Director
Defense Program

For registration questions, contact Molly Campbell at mcampbell@cnas.org. For media inquiries, contact Alexa Whaley at awhaley@cnas.org.