Cool Reports on National Security

For decades, the realm of national security and the discussions pertaining to it seemed to take place only inside the government; DEEP inside the government. But today, there are think tanks, committees, and all manner of groups providing analysis and informational reports for the public and government leaders alike. I have put together just a few here for your enjoyment. Obviously, there is room for the private sector in any of these initiatives.

National Security and the Threat of Climate Change

This report is the work of eleven former three-star and four-star generals and admirals brought together by the CNA Corporation. Complete with videos of these retired warriors, this report brings together two seemingly partisan issues into one argument for change.

Getting Down To Business

This report was delivered in January 2007 by the Business Executives for National Security and speaks to public-private collaboration in disaster response. For those of you who were involved in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, this may be a good read for you.

Princeton Project on National Security

All ten-million pounds of brain power at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and beyond was brought to bear for this report. It is the result of many conferences, many discussions with national security experts, and world in need of some strategy.

Making Liberia Safe

The RAND Corporation, the national think tank, put together an exceptional list of recommendations for Liberian security sector reform. The report is long but of significant value for those of you who participate in this global arena.

IPOA Report on Proposed Legislation in Congress

OK, this one is a quick report from the International Peace Operations Association on current and competing legislation in Congress aimed at the private sector in national and international security operations. This snapshot gives you a glance at what these lawmakers see as important to manage.

There are many other reports out there, but the ones above are a bit different in their approaches and might be of greater value than the same ol', same ol'...

Read and learn, then comment!