A Shift in the International Security Environment : Potential Implications for Defense-Issues for Congress

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Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

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Considers significant implications for U.S. defense plans and program of a possible shift in the international security environment, which some observers believe has occurred as a result of world e...

Considers significant implications for U.S. defense plans and program of a possible shift in the international security environment, which some observers believe has occurred as a result of world events since late 2013. Discusses characteristics of the Cold War era, the post Cold War era, and the current situation. Addresses Congressional participation in reassessment of U.S. defense during previous shift, potential or emerging implications for defense, and issues for Congress. Covers related provisions in H.R. 1735/S. 1376, the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act, and H.R. 2685/S. 1558, the FY2016 DOD Appropriations Act.

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