8 November 2022
Defense Writers Group
Moderator: Welcome everyone. I’m Thom Shanker, Director of the Project for Media and National Security. Welcome to this Defense Writers Group with Dr. Colin Kahl, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. I was telling Dr. Kahl as we came on that we have almost 50 RSVPs which makes this likely the largest Defense Writers Group in history which shows the great interest in the topics that Dr. Kahl is here to discuss with us and his expertise.
As always the ground rules, this will be on the record, but there is no rebroadcast of audio or video. I’ll ask the first question, then we’ll go around the room. Quite a few of you emailed in advance to get on the list. I’ll call on those first. And if there’s time afterwards, I’ll get to others. If you do want to be on the list of questioners, please drop me a note in the direct chat, not the group chat. And of course I’ll save a minute or two at the end for our distinguished guest to wrap up.
Dr. Kahl, again, welcome. I know your schedule is busy. We’re honored to have you with us today.
Dr. Kahl: It’s great to be with you.
