Evolving National Security Strategy: Matching the New World Order
Abstract
The aging face of U.S. National Security Strategy is examined by highlighting the proposed alterations in the U.S. Defense Posture as articulated by President BUSH in his 'Aspen Institute Address' of 2 August 1990. An overview of the key factors of Strategy and their application to the evolving National Security Strategy is conducted. In the future the U.S. will structure our forces and conduct our strategy with a more pronounced emphasis on National Interest rather than threat orientation, while maintaining a way eye on our Soviet adversary. General Powell's 'Base Force' proposal is explored, found suitable and endorsed. Ultimately, the changing face of the World Order brought about by Soviet disengagement and Warsaw Pact disintegration mandate reduction and restructuring of U.S. Armed Forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 11, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA236669
Entities
People
- John C. Gavin
Organizations
- Naval War College