Security and Defence
Rising Powers and the Future of Defence Cooperation
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Emerging powers are shifting the global military balance. In order to strengthen security, approaches to defence cooperation must reflect this new reality.
This conference will assess what capabilities are required to respond to the global security landscape and consider how governments, industry and multilateral institutions can work together to respond to the world’s paramount security concerns.
International policy-makers and business leaders will assess the challenges and opportunities for future defence cooperation in the light of the changing nature of global military spending, emerging national priorities and the impact of new technologies.
Key questions for discussion will include:
- How is the changing global military economy affecting the global defence industry?
- What political, economic and technical factors are causing national armed forces to be more interconnected?
- Is the export and import of defence- related hardware and systems effectively regulated?
- What are the unique threats posed by space security and what can be learned from recent efforts to ensure cooperation between emerging and established powers?
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To enable as open a debate as possible, this conference will be held under the Chatham House Rule.
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Pricing
Register by Tuesday 23 December 2014 to benefit from the early booking rate.
For any questions about which rate applies to you, please call +44 (0)20 7314 2782.
| FULL RATE | ||
| EXCL. VAT | INCL. VAT | |
| Major corporate member rates | ||
| All organizations | £625 | £750 |
| Corporate member rates | ||
| Commercial organizations | £1,360 | £1,632 |
| Government departments | £795 | £954 |
| NGOs and academics | £525 | £630 |
| Standard rates | ||
| Commercial organizations | £1,495 | £1,794 |
| Government departments | £895 | £1,074 |
| NGOs and academics | £580 | £696 |
Monday 23 February
Day One 09:00
Chair
Dr Robin Niblett, Director, Chatham House
Opening Keynote Addresses
Celso Amorim, Minister of Defence (2011-14), Brazil (on the record)
Questions and discussion
Ian King, Chief Executive, BAE Systems (on the record)
Questions and discussion
Overview Session
10:00-11:45
- Are regional political rivalries or international terrorism the world’s main security concern?
- To what extent have recent conflicts, disruptive technologies and the global financial crisis changed the size and allocation of defence budgets?
- Is the West’s role in the defence sector in permanent decline? What are the consequences for industry and for international security?
Moderator
Bronwen Maddox, Editor and Chief Executive, Prospect Publishing
Panellists
Sir David Omand, Visiting Professor, Department of War Studies, King's College London
Dr Sam Perlo-Freeman, Senior Researcher and Head of Project on Military Expenditure, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
James Appathurai, Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, NATO
Questions and discussion
Refreshments
Session One | Rising and Declining Powers and the Future of Defence
11:45-13:15
- How has the security landscape of key regions changed in the last ten years and are new types of partnerships required to ensure stability and security in the future?
- To what extent are emerging powers reshaping the global military balance?
- What are the geopolitical factors dictating Russia's defence priorities?
- How far have the partnerships between established, rising and declining powers changed to reflect the changing geopolitical landscape?
Chair
Professor Audrey Kurth Cronin, Research Associate, Centre for International Studies, University of Oxford (Department of Politics and International Relations)
Speakers
Dr Timothy D Hoyt, Professor Co-Chair, Indian Ocean Regional Studies Group, Strategy & Policy, US Naval War College
Dr Wang Yiwei, Professor of the School of International Relations & Director of the Center for the Center for European Studies, Renmin University of China
Dr Dmitri Trenin, Senior Associate of the Carnegie Endowment and Director, Carnegie Moscow Center
Questions and discussion
13:15-14:30 Lunch
Session Two| Changing Forces and the Changing Relationship between Industry and Government
14:30-16:15
- How far do both established and rising powers need ‘full spectrum capabilities’? What investment is required to achieve these?
- What are the risks and benefits of alternative approaches, such as an emphasis on special forces and unmanned systems?
- Is an increased reliance on contractors changing the nature and operating model of advanced armed forces?
- Can pooling and sharing counter the effects of national defence cuts?
Chair
Deborah Haynes, Defence Editor, The Times
Moderated Panel Discussion
Air Vice-Marshal Sue Gray, Director, Combat Air, Defence Equipment and Support, Royal Air Force, UK
Nigel Whitehead, Group Managing Director, Programmes and Support, BAE Systems
Jan Pie, Secretary General, AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe
Questions and discussion
Refreshments
Session Three | National Priorities in an International Market
16:15-18:00
- How should national policy-makers determine sovereign capabilities for the 21st century?
- What are the political, economic and technical factors causing national armed forces to be more interconnected? What are the consequences for national sovereignty and security?
- How is the global defence industry responding to shifting patterns in defence spending?
- How are different countries regulating the export and import of defence related hardware and systems, and how is this reshaping the defence industry?
- Does current regulation effectively balance policy with ethical and economic interests?
- What is the future for collaborative defence projects?
Chair
Alexander Nicoll, Senior Fellow for Geo-economics and Defence, International Institute for Strategic Studies
Keynote Address
Philip Dunne MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister of Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, UK (on the record)
Moderated Panel Discussion
Panellists
Katrina G McFarland, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Department of Defense, United States
Dr John Louth, Director, Defence, Industries and Society, Royal United Services Institute
David Chinn, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
Questions and discussion
18:00 Close of day one and drinks reception hosted by Chatham House
Tuesday 24 February
Day Two 09:30
Session Four | Cooperating in Space Security
09:30-11:15
Moderated Panel Discussion
- Space is a congested, contested and competitive domain. What are the key natural and manmade threats in space and how might they affect global security?
- What international cooperation is required to develop norms and policies that contribute to space security?
- To what extent are emerging powers challenging traditional approaches to space security?
Moderator
Dr Patricia Lewis, Director, International Security, Chatham House
Panellists
Dr Xavier Pasco, Senior Research Fellow, Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique
Dr Joan Johnson-Freese, Professor, National Security Affairs, US Naval War College
Dr Stuart Eves, Lead Mission Concepts Engineer, Airbus Defence and Space
Questions and discussion
Concluding Session | Towards a New Model of Defence Cooperation
11:15-13:30
- How does the current pattern of international defence cooperation need to change?
- How can states balance the need for greater international defence integration with domestic interests and accountability?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of multilateral organizations in contributing to international security?
- How can industry, multilateral institutions and established and emerging powers ensure that the changing pattern of defence relationships strengthens rather than challenges global stability and security?
Chair
James de Waal, Senior Fellow, International Security, Chatham House
Keynote Address
Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary-General, Gulf Cooperation Council (on the record)
Questions and discussion
Moderated Panel Discussion
Panellists
Major General Obed Boamah Akwa, Commandant, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Ghana
Professor Michael Cox, Associate Fellow, Americas Programme, Chatham House
Dr Patrick Cronin, Senior Advisor and Senior Director of the Asia-Pacific Security Program, Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
Questions and discussion
13:30 End of conference and lunch
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