Examining the intricate process of security policy making in the United States, this text delves into the various elements that influence it, including institutions, legislation, and the roles of key policymakers. It also considers historical precedents, highlighting how domestic politics intertwine with foreign relations and global security. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into the complexities of U.S. security policy.
Focusing on the interplay between military operations and civilian agencies during and after conflicts, this study traces the evolution of civil military operations from World War II to contemporary examples like Panama and Somalia. It emphasizes the integration of national policy, strategy, and operations, examining the effects of combat on civil, military, and political dynamics. The author argues for a reevaluation of military organization and planning to incorporate nonmilitary entities from the outset, highlighting the significance of civil military operations in understanding modern conflict.
Security policy is a key factor not only of domestic politics in the U.S., but also of foreign relations and global security. This text sets to explain the process of security policy making in the United States by looking at all the elements that shape it, from institutions and legislation to policymakers themselves and historical precedents.