James A. Winnefeld, Jr.

Admiral James Winnefeld believes that while the U.S. has been at greater risk before (Civil War, WWII, Cold War), we have never seen a more complex and dynamic security environment. He helps audiences make sense of what's happening today and shares an eye-opening look at the world's hot spots. He ties these issues to America's business interests and offers audiences the framework he used to analyze current geopolitics - the same one he relied on in the White House Situation Room to make recommendations to the president. From the big authoritarian regimes to the violent extremist organizations, Winnefeld outlines the fault lines of conflict (ie modernity versus tradition and religious sects) and the trends that are influencing how we can approach these challenges - including the diffusion of power, declining energy prices, increased dependence on cyber, and fading national borders. He explores how the military is adapting and shares with audiences the five things that keep him up at night—balanced by the two very important things that let him sleep. Audiences walk away with useful insights and the tools they need to make knowledgeable strategic decisions of their own.