Economics and Security: Resourcing National Priorities. Number 5

Newport, RI: U.S. Naval War College, 2010. Trade paperback. FINE. As New - Still in original shrink wrap. 7.5" X 10"x0.9" Publication for William B. Ruger Chair Workshop held at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island May 19th-21st, 2010. A total of thirty-five individuals participated in this by-invitation-only workshop held at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Sixteen panelists prepared and presented papers on topics of their choice within the subject areas of their respective panels. Following a presentation of the papers, all participants engaged in extensive discussion of the papers and of the focus of the workshop. The workshop focused on US struggle to recover from the great recession with unemployment at over 10 percent while still dealing with realities of post 9/11 security concerns. The challenge is to set a path that furthers economic recovery in the short term and sets the stage for sustainable economic growth in the future. The 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review examines Department of Defense strategies and priorities and rebalances strategies, capabilities, and forces. This workshop addresses economics and security; the federal budget: resourcing national priorities; the Quadrennial Defense Review; the defense budget and risks; land and special operations forces; air and maritime forces; and strategic nuclear, space, and cyber forces. The primary focus is on economic and security choices for the future. migrated template