Engagement: The Nations Premier Grand Strategy, Who's In Charge?

Abstract

Selective Engagement, one of the premiere post cold war grand strategies, refers to activities between the US and other nations ranging from trade relations to diplomatic recognition to combined military exercises. This involvement promotes trust and confidence and encourages measures that increase our security and that of our allies, partners, and friends. Fourteen US governmental agencies engage with countries of the world to advance our national interests. Over 150 Non Governmental Organizations, Private Volunteer Organizations and International Organizations also engage worldwide. Who orchestrates this effort to minimize conflicting activities that would waste resources? Regional CINCs and Ambassadors control US engagement activities but must use diplomacy and good inter-personal relationships with these 150 independent agencies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA342695

Entities

People

  • Robert R. Derrick

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Cold War
  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Interagency Coordination
  • International Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • Strategic Analysis
  • United States
  • United States Southern Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Strategic Security Studies