September 17, 2018
SMA is pleased to announce a new series of articles highlighting opposing and often controversial perspectives of issues facing the US and its role as a global leader: The Point[Counterpoint] blog.
Point[Counterpoint] will feature two distinguished authors, Greg Treverton and Dave Patterson, who have previously written controversial SMA opinion papers. Together, they will help readers explore opposing viewpoints on a wide range of topics. Readers are invited to contribute their point of view or to suggest topics for the series.
In their inaugural posts, “What Will Follow the First American Republic?,” Dr. Treverton and Mr. Patterson reflect on the current politics of Washington and how it will affect the US in a post-Trump world.
“It’s both fun and stimulating to lock intellectual horns with Dave. I hope the result is enlightening for readers!” said Greg Treverton about the series.
“Engaging with Dr. Treverton helps to shine light on the public and defense issues we face as a nation and definitely prompts me to think through more carefully my positions on these important topics,” remarked Dave Patterson.
Point[Counterpoint] will inform, inspire and challenge readers. Please note that views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the view of SMA.
About the Authors
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Gregory F. Treverton stepped down as Chair of the U.S. National Intelligence Council in 2017. He is now Professor of the Practice at Dornsife College, University of Southern California, Chair of the Global TechnoPolitics Forum, and an SMA Executive Advisor. |
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Dave Patterson is an SMA Executive Advisor, former Executive Director at the National Defense Business Institute at the University of Tennessee, and former Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Comptroller in the Bush ’43 Administration. |
