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CSIS Commission on Smart Power
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America must revitalize its ability to inspire and persuade rather than merely rely upon its military might. Despite the predominance of U.S. hard power, there are limits to its effectiveness in addressing the main foreign policy challenges facing America today. America's standing in the world is diminished, and although there have been discrete "soft power" successes – most notably the progress against HIV/AIDS and malaria, and the creation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation - many of the traditional instruments of soft power, such as public engagement and diplomacy, have been neglected and fallen into disrepair.
In addition, there remains a lack of strategic vision for how to integrate soft and hard power into "smart power" to address current and future challenges. This year offers a unique opportunity for the United States to engage in a national dialogue on the best way to draw to its side the support of friends and allies in the pursuit of its national security interests.
The ProjectThrough the generous support of the Starr Foundation, CSIS has convened a high-level, bipartisan commission chaired by Richard Armitage and Joseph Nye that includes national leaders in government, elective office, the military, NGOs, media, academia and the private sector. The Commission met three times in 2007 to develop a blueprint for revitalizing America's inspirational leadership and, drawing on the research and analysis of regional and functional experts at CSIS, it made recommendations for developing an integrated policy to strengthen U.S. influence, image and effectiveness in the world. The Commission's final report was issued on November 6, 2007, with the aim of shaping the political debate during the 2008 presidential campaign.
The Report CSIS has released the Commission on Smart Power's final report, A Smarter, More Secure America. You can download and read the report, watch the video of the report launch, or listen to the report launch.
SPEAKER SERIESThe Smart Power Speaker Series draws on national leaders in the military, corporate sector, the government, and the media to address a different set of issues critical to American smart power. In the run-up to the 2008 elections, it is critical that prominent Americans from across the political spectrum engage in constructive debate over the future of American global leadership. You can find more information about upcoming and past Smart Power Speaker Series events here.
Smart Power Blog The blog, csissmartpower.org, is a one-stop resource for policy makers and citizens alike to engage in a non-partisan and forward-looking dialogue on the nature of American leadership. |
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