Pentagon Calls for “Sustainment” in its Grand Strategic Narrative for the U.S. - importance of achieving a more sustainable approach to security, energy, agriculture, and the environment.

The Pentagon has quietly issued a report that continues to receive little attention: “A National Strategic Narrative.” The piece was written by two senior members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a "personal" capacity, but it is clear that it would not have seen the light of day without a measure of official approval. The narrative argues that the United States is fundamentally getting it wrong when it comes to setting its priorities, particularly with regard to the budget and how Americans as a nation use their resources more broadly. The report places considerable emphasis on the importance of achieving a more sustainable approach to security, energy, agriculture, and the environment. The National Strategic Narrative calls for a policy of “sustainment” rather than “containment.”

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http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/04/13/the_y_article
 
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