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.
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.