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2009 Key Strategic Issues List

Edited by Dr. Antulio J. Echevarria II.

June 2009

26 Pages

Brief Synopsis

Unlike other lists that generally reflect issues which are operational or tactical in nature, the focus of the Key Strategic Issues List is strategic. The spotlight is, in other words, on those items that senior Army and Department of Defense leaders should consider in providing military advice and formulating military strategy. At present, the U.S. military is engaged in a changing situation in Iraq and an increasing presence in Afghanistan, as well as efforts to restore balance in force sizing and structure.

Contents

Foreword

Functional Strategic Issues

I. Overseas Contingency Operations
II. Homeland Security/Homeland Defense/Civil Support
III. Military Change
IV. National Security Strategy/National Military Strategy
V. Landpower Employment
VI. Landpower Generation and Sustainment
VII. Leadership, Personnel Management, and Culture

Regional Strategic Issues

I. Evolving Regional Security Matters in Africa
II. Evolving Regional Security Matters in the Middle East and the Islamic World
III. Evolving Regional Security Matters in the Asia-Pacific
IV. Evolving Regional Security Matters in Europe
V. Evolving Regional Security Matters in South Asia
VI. Evolving Regional Security Matters in Central Asia
VII. Evolving Regional Security Matters in the Western Hemisphere
VIII. Other

War and Society

I. American Society
II. International Society

Strategic Studies Institute Subject Matter/Regional Experts

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