Critical Resources: Access and Competition
Abstract
This paper presents: our interests and objectives, followed by a working definition of strategic and critical material, a brief description of the National Defense Stockpile -- what it contains, how requirements for it are developed, and how it is managed. The paper also discusses transnational trends that could limit U.S. access to or result in competition for strategic or critical materials, and provides the reader with policy options and recommendations for the future. In the interest of limiting the scope of the paper, the focus is limited to strategic and critical materials excluding strategic and critical fuels and water. Policy options and recommendations presented focus on measures short of force; however, the political alternative of last resort for solving disputes over access to or competition for resources -- military action -- is briefly discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA278317
Entities
People
- Tim O. Munson
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy