The Aspen Strategy Group (ASG) is a policy program of the Aspen Institute, based in Washington D.C.^[1] A membership-based forum composed of current and former policymakers, academics, journalists, and business leaders,^[2] its stated mission is to "drive change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world."^[3]

ASG's main activities include the annual Summer Workshop meeting in Aspen,^[4] several Track II dialogues such as the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue,^[5] the U.S.-China Strategic Dialogue,^[6] and the Aspen Ministers Forum, led by Madeleine K. Albright.^[7]

History

ASG's roots date back to the 1970s, when the Aspen Institute organized the annual conference for scientists that worked on projects for arms control, which developed the Aspen Strategy Group, which was an official program of the Aspen Institute since 1984. It initially focused on strategic relations, arms control and the US-Soviet Union relationship. It members include government officials, industry representatives, and journalists.^[2] Since the end of the Cold War, the group analysis regional and global challenges and examines the economic, social and transnational consequences. The current focus is the issue of international health, energy and environmental policy. The assessments take into account US national interests of the US. The Aspen Strategy Group brings together representatives of different political groups.^[8]

Leadership

• Anja Manuel, Executive Director^[9][10]
• Niamh King, Director^[11]
• Joseph Nye, Co-Chair^[12]
• Condoleezza Rice, Co-Chair^[13]