Creating an Interagency Working Model
Abstract
Today's security environment is vividly dissimilar from that of the Cold War era. Our previous policies that focused on containment of communism and borderline isolationism have evolved into those of fostering globalization and keen engagement with lukewarm and even neutral partners. The threats that face the United States and our allies are no longer a clearly defined nation state and its conventional military force, but rather a myriad of hazards and attacks from a variety of adversaries whose methods are unconventional and multi-dimensional. Although our policies have evolved in the past 15 years the national security structure, in particular the National Security Council system and the interagency arrangement, have not matured to effectively carry out our foreign policy nor produce the desired effects when addressing the full range of alternatives in today's interconnected world. This strategic research paper discusses how previous initiatives to improve the interagency process have not met their desired objectives, as well as identifies the restraints of the current interagency model. This paper recommends legislation that aligns regional responsibilities among the various government agencies, develops a regional foreign policy plan that addresses all elements of national power, and establishes an interagency hierarchy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 12, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA469620
Entities
People
- Kurt W. Stein
Organizations
- United States Army War College