Turning on the dime :
diplomacy's role in national security /
Anton K. Smith.

Description

Main Author

Smith, Anton K.

Related Names

Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.

Language(s)

English

Published

Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, [2007]

Subjects

United States. > United States. / Department of Defense.
United States. > United States. / Department of State.
Interagency coordination > Interagency coordination / United States.
Diplomacy.
United States > United States / Foreign relations.

Summary

The differences in approach and culture between the U.S. Departments of State and Defense are stark despite the fact that these organizations are members of the same team and share related national objectives. Understanding the nature of these differences is key to improving interagency cooperation between the two key agents of our national foreign policy. State's historical role as the nation's lead instrument of foreign policy has eroded since World War II, while Defense has seen its power and influence grow. Our nation's diplomatic efforts aim at exhausting opportunities to secure peace and stability before turning to the option of last resort. Defense is no less pleased than State when diplomatic efforts fail and military force is applied.

Note

"October 2007."
Electronic version also available on the SSI website.

Physical Description

v, 12 p. ; 28 cm.

ISBN

9781584873167
1584873167

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