Resource Type:

Report-Paper

Posted On: Nov 24, 2008

Posted By: Heather Hamilton

Description:

The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and Stanley Foundation recently concluded an eight-month initiative focused on the anemic condition of the United States’ civilian international affairs agencies. There is nearly universal support among national security professionals for serious action to remedy this condition.The complete findings of the CNAS – Stanley project are in four reports available online. This memo, however, proposes a single major policy initiative to give immediate impetus and lay the foundation for the rebuilding of America’s international affairs capabilities. The President-elect should require his new national security and budget teams to prepare a joint FY2010 international affairs and national security budget.