Download or read book Global Strategic Assessment 2009 written by Patrick M. Cronin and published by United States Department of Defense. This book was released on 2009 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a conceptual pathway for U.S. policymakers to begin recalibrating America's security role to reverse what has appeared to be a widening gap between U.S. ends and means, now and in the future. Provides an overview of eight broad trends shaping the international security environment; a global analysis of the world's seven regions, to consider important developments in their distinctive neighborhoods; and, an examination of prospective U.S. contributions, military capabilities and force structure, national security organization, alliances and partnerships, and strategies.