National Defense

Paper Summary:

This paper begins by defining national defense and expands on the need for a national defense strategy in light of the September 11th terrorist attacks. It continues with a detailed discussion on the new defense strategy. The author also reviews the need for applying a strategy that respects human dignity. The paper, in reviewing a defense report, states that the new defense strategy will accomplish the goal of national security by fortifying the authority of the Director of Central Intelligence, by developing a new framework for intelligence warning, by developing consistent methods of collecting information, by investing in potential capabilities while working to protect them and by collecting intelligence data against terrorists and terrorist organizations.

Outline:
Introduction
National Defense
New Strategy for Defense
Encouraging Human Dignity for All
Works Cited

From the Paper:

"Lastly there are disruptive challenges that must be considered. Disruptive challenges to tend to include the utilization of sophisticated technology coupled with military action (National Defense Strategy...). Such disruptive capabilities may be used to take advantage of America's vulnerabilities. The organization reports that disruptive capabilities such as cyber operations, energy weapons and biotechnology can be used to endanger American security (National Defense Strategy...). Because these capabilities are often unpredictable, special attention must be paid to fighting them. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Caudle, Sharon. "Homeland Security: A Challenging Environment; the Meaning of Homeland Security, Its Intent, and the Key Issues Officials Will Encounter in Addressing Its Policy and Management Challenges." The Public Manager 32.1 (2003): 19+.
• Fountain, Augustus W. "Transforming Defense Basic Research Strategy." Parameters 34.4 (2004): 40+.
• "FY 2005 Defense Budget Testimony." U.S. Department of Defense Speeches 4 Feb. Questia. 5 Apr. 2006 <http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5007383977>.
• "FY2004 Defense Budget Testimony." U.S. Department of Defense Speeches 5 Feb. 2003: 1+.
• Kowert, Paul A. "Managing National Security Policy: The President and the Process." Presidential Studies Quarterly 34.2 (2004): 461+.

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