2012-13 Key Strategic Issues List

Edited by Dr. Antulio J. Echevarria II.

August 2012

51 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

Part I: Priority HQDA and Consensus Topics

Functional Strategic Issues

I. Landpower Employment: Evolving Roles and Missions
II. Landpower Generation and Sustainment
III. Strategy & Military Change in an Austere Environment
IV. Leadership, Civil-Military Relations, and Culture
V. Cyber Attack/Defense, Networks, Information Technology
VI. Homeland Security/Civil Support

Evolving Regional Strategic Issues

I. The Middle East and North Africa
II. Sub-Saharan Africa
III. Asia-Pacific
IV. Europe
V. South and Central Asia
VI. Western Hemisphere

Part II: Command Sponsored Topics

National Guard Bureau
U.S. Army Reserve, Office of the Chief
U.S. Africa Command
U.S. Cyber Command
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. European Command
U.S. Northern Command
U.S. Southern Command
U.S. Transportation Command
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Strategic Studies Institute Subject Matter/Regional Experts

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