1、Unlimited Distribution August 2021 CCP-2021-U-030497-Final Copyright CNA 2021 3003 Washington Boulevard,Arlington,VA 22201|703-824-2000|a.org Rapporteur:Kaia Haney On August 11,2021,CNA held its fifth Inclusive National Security event(InclusiveNatSec on Twitter).This initiative provides a forum for
2、discussions on inclusive national security.This months event(recording here)“Racism and Defense”explored the question,How can the Department of Defense build a diverse,inclusive,and resilient military?The keynote speaker was Bishop Garrison,Senior Advisor on Human Capital and Diversity,Equity,and In
3、clusion for the Secretary of Defense.Mr.Garrison has deep expertise regarding a range of race-related challenges and is a leader in work related to diversity,equity,and inclusion(DEI)for the Department of Defense.He also plays a critical role in the Departments efforts to counter extremism(including
4、 racially based extremism).The event moderator was Nilanthi Samaranayake,Director of the Strategy and Policy Analysis Program at CNA.Below are some takeaways from the discussion.Reflections from Bishop Garrison:DEI is a force multiplier for the military.Diversity of thought and lived experience lead
