Provide a broad and unique forum to discuss and debate contemporary and future national security issues; Examine and advance ways to focus the instruments of national power more effectively; and Contribute to the ongoing national security dialogue while broadening the experience of midlevel and senior Army leaders through exposure to diverse issues, institutions, and perspectives.

The 2004 Eisenhower National Security Conference, the culminating event of the 2005 Dwight D. Eisenhower National Security Series, was held September 14-15. The conference presentations and discussions worked to accomplish several objectives: Provide a broad and unique forum to discuss and debate contemporary and future national security issues; Examine and advance ways to focus the instruments of national power more effectively; and Contribute to the ongoing national security dialogue while broadening the experience of midlevel and senior Army leaders through exposure to diverse issues, institutions, and perspectives.