An Alternative National Security Strategy: Elevating the Economic Instrument of National Power
Abstract
This research project argues for an integrated approach to National Security. It follows the ends-way-means framework for strategy development, and focuses on our current interests and the threats to those interests. Specifically, it argues that failing states and transnational threats are the main threats to stability in the post-Cold War world. Further, the root causes of those threats are relative economic deprivation and the lack of legitimate governance. Therefore, in order to deal with the root causes, the U.S. should elevate the economic instrument of national power to a position of relative prominence among the other instruments. Moreover, we should employ a competitive strategy that includes private investment and uses our comparative economic strength to defeat the threats to stability. Finally, to help set priorities we should identify regional growth engines for economic development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 28, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA364407
Entities
People
- Stephen D. Hawkins
Organizations
- United States Army War College