The first elected official in modern times selected to serve in a President's cabinet of an opposing party, William Cohen assesses the state of world affairs and the relationship between international politics and the global economy.
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William Cohen
Distinguished Statesman, Secretary of Defense (1997-2001) and CEO, The Cohen Group
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As secretary of defense under President Bill Clinton, Cohen’s bipartisan leadership ensured successful military operations around the world, including Bosnia/Kosovo and Iraq. A much sought-after expert on defense, economic and international issues, he helps audiences understand the world─and its opportunities and challenges─as it will exist tomorrow. Cohen managed 3.2 million Defense Department employees around the world with a budget in excess of $300 billion. Currently chairman and CEO of The Cohen Group, a highly respected consulting firm with an international reach, he helps navigate the complex arena where government, politics, media and business intersect to locate opportunities for investment while minimizing risk. From experience, Cohen’s delivers business advice for developing and implementing strategic plans, identifying and managing unforeseen risks and motivating a large workforce. Cohen shares his insight into today’s most vital issues: terrorism, international relations, national security, military preparedness, trade and global economics.
