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SUMMARY:Book Launch | The Melting Point : High Command and War in the 21st 
 Century
DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON\, DC\n\nAs Commander of US Central Command between M
 arch 2019 and April 2022\, Gen. Frank McKenzie oversaw some of the most im
 portant — and debated — operations in recent U.S. military history. Hi
 s memoir\, The Melting Point\, provides a firsthand account of his experie
 nces in command\, focusing on three central themes: the crucial role of ci
 vilian control over the military\, the unique challenges of being a combat
 ant commander at the crossroads of policy\, strategy\, and operations\, an
 d the critical impact of leadership and decision-making. This book offers 
 a vivid portrait of leadership in action in one of the world's most volati
 le regions.\n\nPlease join the Middle East Institute for an important conv
 ersation with Gen. McKenzie to discuss his newly released book and hear hi
 s insights into the current conflicts roiling the Middle East. We look for
 ward to welcoming you to what is sure to be an engaging and thought-provok
 ing discussion.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nSpeakers\n\nGen. Kenneth F McKenzie Jr\nForm
 er Commander\, U.S. Central Command\nExecutive Director\, University of So
 uth Florida Global and National Security Institute\n\nPaul Salem (Moderato
 r)\nPresident and CEO\, Middle East Institute
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