Global Strategic Assessment 2009: America's Security Role in a Changing World

By: Patrick M. Cronin and Institute for National Strategic Studies (U.S.), (Institute for National Strategic Studies and National Defense University (U.S.) (National Defense University

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Synopsis: Offers a conceptual pathway for U.S. policymakers to begin recalibrating America's security role to reverse what has appeared to be a widening gap between U.S. ends and means, now and in the future. Provides an overview of eight broad trends shaping the international security environment; a global analysis of the world's seven regions, to consider important developments in their distinctive neighborhoods; and, an examination of prospective U.S. contributions, military capabilities and force structure, national security organization, alliances and partnerships, and strategies.