Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Sir Lawrence Freedman, professor for King’s College London, Rear Adm. Walter E. “Ted” Carter Jr., president, U.S. Naval War College, and Rear Adm. James G. Foggo III, assistant deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy, listen to opening remarks of the 65th annual Current Strategy Forum at the NWC in Newport, Rhode Island. As NWC’s capstone academic event, the two-day forum brings together distinguished guests and students to explore issues of strategic national importance. This year's theme, "American Grand Strategy and Sea Power: Challenges and Choices," will focus on challenging assumptions and undertaking a strategic assessment of the future.