The MSC Wiley Lecture Series presents
Boots Off The Ground: A 21st Century American Military
For 31 years, the MSC Wiley Lecture Series has brought world renowned speakers to the Texas A&M University campus, broadening the educational experience of the Texas A&M community by encouraging thought-provoking discussion on national and foreign policy issues. Continuing this legacy, we are pleased to welcome David Sanger, Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times and Foreign Policy Specialist, Ambassador Ryan Crocker, Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and former Ambassador to Iraq and Afghanistan, and General Stan McChrystal to speak at
Boots Off The Ground: A 21st Century American Military on November 8, 2013 at 7.30pm in Rudder Auditorium. Tickets for the event are available online or in person at the
MSC Box Office, which is located on the 1st floor of Rudder Tower. Students and active duty members receive a discount.
In response to the changing shape of America's global enemy, the United States has begun to shift from warfare based on manpower and overwhelming force to an increasing reliance on intelligence-led precision warfare, including the use of tools such as drone warfare, Special Forces strikes, and instruments of cyber-warfare. While these tools promise to save the lives of American soldiers, there are a great number of questions surrounding their use, ranging from ethical and legal issues to America’s long-term diplomatic strategy. “Neither speaker is limited to these topics, however, and we are very excited to see how each speakers' personal experience will impact the program's dialogue,” says Taylor Arnold, Chair of the MSC Wiley Lecture Series. “General Stan McChrystal, David Sanger, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker come from different professional backgrounds, and I am looking forward to seeing how this will influence the program's panel discussion and any dialogue that arises during the Q&A portion.”
