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Author Ochmanek, David A., author.

Title America's security deficit : addressing the imbalance between strategy and resources in a turbulent world / David Ochmanek, Andrew R. Hoehn, James T. Quinlivan, Seth G. Jones, Edward L. Warner.

Publication Info. Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND, [2015]
©2015

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Description 1 online resource (35 pages) : color charts
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Series Strategic rethink
Research reports ; RR-1223-RC
Research report (Rand Corporation) ; RR-1223-RC.
Strategic rethink.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 33-35).
Contents Preface -- Acknowledgments -- America's Security Deficiit -- Changing Demands on Defense -- Readiness -- Enhancing Allied Defenses -- Choices for Sizing the Defense Budget -- Abbreviations -- References -- Figures -- Tables.
Summary "This report is the second in RAND's ongoing Strategic Rethink series, in which RAND experts explore the elements of a national strategy for the conduct of U.S. foreign and security policy in this administration and the next. The report analyzes defense options available to the United States in responding to the re-emergence of a belligerent Russia, the seizure of significant territory in Iraq and Syria by violent extremists, growing Chinese military power and assertiveness, and other threats to U.S. security and interests. It focuses on ways that the United States might adapt military instruments to meet these emerging challenges, assessing in broad terms the cost of defense investments commensurate with the interests at stake. The report argues that currently projected levels of defense spending are insufficient to meet the demands of an ambitious national security strategy"--Publisher's description
Note Online resource; title from PDF title page (RAND, viewed October 22, 2015).
Language English.
Subject National security -- United States -- 21st century.
Strategic planning -- United States -- 21st century.
Security, International -- 21st century.
Terrorism -- Prevention -- International cooperation -- 21st century.
Civil-military relations -- United States -- 21st century.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Appropriations and expenditures.
United States -- Armed Forces -- Operational readiness.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 21st century -- Decision making.
Planification stratégique -- États-Unis -- 21e siècle.
Terrorisme -- Prévention -- Coopération internationale -- 21e siècle.
Relations pouvoir civil-pouvoir militaire -- États-Unis -- 21e siècle.
États-Unis -- Relations extérieures -- 21e siècle -- Prise de décision.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Terrorism.
Armed Forces -- Appropriations and expenditures
Armed Forces -- Operational readiness
Civil-military relations
National security
Security, International
Strategic planning
Terrorism -- Prevention -- International cooperation
United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
Chronological Term 2000-2099
Added Author Rand Corporation, issuing body.
Added Title Addressing the imbalance between strategy and resources in a turbulent world
Other Form: Print version: Ochmanek, David. America's Security Deficit : Addressing the Imbalance Between Strategy and Resources in a Turbulent World: Strategic Rethink. : RAND Corporation, ©2015 9780833091512
ISBN 9780833091543 (electronic bk.)
0833091549 (electronic bk.)
9780833091512
0833091514
Standard No. DEBBG BV043626002
GBVCP 1008664928

 
    
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