Minerva Research Initiative

Abstract

The Minerva Research Initiative is a university-based social science basic research program directed from within the OSD and executed by the Services, consistent with the January 2012 priorities document "Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership: Priorities for 21st Century Defense" and the QDR requirements. This program seeks to build a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, and political forces that shape regions of the world of strategic importance to the United States. Deeper understanding of the cultural and political environments where threats such as radical actors and regime disruptions develop supports more effective strategic and operational policy decisions.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
69e34146be1a276d7e58e22399e56575

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.

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