Global strategic assessment 2009 : America's security role in a changing world / edited by Patrick M. Cronin.
| Other author | Cronin, Patrick M., 1958- |
| Other author | National Defense University. Institute for National Strategic Studies. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Published for the Institute for National Strategic Studies by the National Defense University Press : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., 2009. |
| Description | xi, 496 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm + 1 folded map in pocket. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | America's security role in a changing world |
| 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | Shipping list no.: 2010-0006-S. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Other forms | Also available via the Internet. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Global strategic assessment 2009. 1 online resource (xi, 496 p.) |
| LCCN | 2009027484 |
| ISBN | 9780160832123 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0160832128 (pbk.) |
| GPO item number | 0378-H-14 |
| Govt. docs number | D 5.417/2:ST 8/2009-2 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | Fed Docs Stacks | D 5.417/2:ST 8/2009-2 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |