CNAS National Security Experts Comment on President Obama’s National Security Strategy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 27, 2010 – The Center for a New American Security's national security experts released the following statements regarding the Obama Administration's National Security Strategy: NATHANIEL FICK, Chief Executive Officer: “The National Security Strategy makes clear that military power is simply one result of the many other factors that undergird American strength, including an economic system that enables firm creation and growth, immigration policies that allow the United States to attract and retain the world’s best talent and our education system. Only if we get these fundamentals right will the United States have the resources and standing to defeat al Qaeda, combat nuclear proliferation and assemble the coalitions necessary to confront the complex security environment that lies ahead." JOHN NAGL, President: "The Obama Administration's National Security Strategy displays an impressive understanding of the new threats and challenges America faces in this new century. It recognizes that America is stronger when it fights alongside its allies and helps our partners build their own capacity to combat the threats we share - from Al Qaeda to climate change to cyber attacks. Building our partners' capabilities can help prevent wars and is the key to victory when we do have to fight." KRISTIN LORD, Vice President and Director of Studies: “President Obama presents a compelling and ultimately optimistic ...