| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 496 p.) : col. ill., col. maps |
| Form |
Title from title screen (ndu.edu, viewed Oct. 19, 2009). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Adapting to eight global challenges. The global redistribution of economic power -- Political flux in a nonpolar world -- The impact of the information revolution -- Energy and environmental insecurity -- Fragile states and ungoverned spaces -- Transnational movements and terrorism -- The changing character of war -- The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction -- Assessing complex regional trends. The greater Middle East -- South Asia -- Russia/Eurasia -- East and Southeast Asia -- Europe -- Africa -- The Americas -- Recalibrating American power. America's contributions to global security -- Alternative force structures and resource constraints -- National security reform and the security environment -- Cooperation with allies and coalition partners -- Competitive strategies for U.S. engagement. |
| Summary |
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. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: Internet from Institute for National Strategic Studies web site. |
| Subject |
United States -- Foreign relations -- 2009-2017.
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United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-2009.
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United States -- Military policy.
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National security -- United States.
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International relations. (OCoLC)fst00977053
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Military policy. (OCoLC)fst01021386
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National security. (OCoLC)fst01033711
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Chronological Term |
Since 2001
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| Added Author |
Cronin, Patrick M., 1958-
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National Defense University. Institute for National Strategic Studies.
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| Added Title |
America's security role in a changing world |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Global strategic assessment 2009. xi, 496 p. (DLC) 2009027484 (OCoLC)426065989 |
| ISBN |
9780160832123 |
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0160832128 |
| Gpo Item No. |
0378-H-14 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
D 5.417/2:ST 8/2009-2 |
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