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What are some notable reforms? NSA position (Pres. Eisenhower 1953),
Increased importance of depts. at the expense of the NSC staffers under
Pres. Reagan, Pres. Geo. HW Bush NSD-1 1989
Est'd the Principals Committee, Deputies Committee, and the Policy
Coordinating Committees - an enduring 3-tiered structure, Pres. Geo. W
Bush: Homeland Sec. Council,
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act,
Est'd position of Director of Nat'l Intelligence
What is the interagency process and how is it related to the NSC
system? Various Interagency Committees, A large staff to prepare
analysis and coordinate policymaking and implementation,
NSC at the CENTER of the wider interagency process
, What are the various committees in the NSC system? Principals,
Deputies, and Interagency
Principals Committee The goal of this committee structure is to foster
interagency consensus on policy options or highlight where and why
consensus cannot be reached. Should officials at one level agree on a
policy response, the issue may not need to go to more senior officials
for a decision. All secretaries, permanent UN member, Chief of staff,
and Director of national Intelligence.
Deputies Committee Decides which IPCs to establish and gives them
specific assignments, making sure that the president's agenda is fulfilled
and that the government is prepared to confront its foreign policy
challenges. Makes sure the info is clear, relevant, and complete.
What are the four categories of tools available to U.S. leaders crafting
foreign policy? Diplomatic, Economic, Military, and Unconventional
Ex. of Diplomatic consultations and negotiations, treaties, defense
and security agreements, resolutions in global and regional bodies such
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What are some notable reforms? NSA position (Pres. Eisenhower 1953),
Increased importance of depts. at the expense of the NSC staffers under
Pres. Reagan, Pres. Geo. HW Bush NSD-1 1989
Est'd the Principals Committee, Deputies Committee, and the Policy
Coordinating Committees - an enduring 3-tiered structure, Pres. Geo. W
Bush: Homeland Sec. Council,
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act,
Est'd position of Director of Nat'l Intelligence
What is the interagency process and how is it related to the NSC
system? Various Interagency Committees, A large staff to prepare
analysis and coordinate policymaking and implementation,
NSC at the CENTER of the wider interagency process
, What are the various committees in the NSC system? Principals,
Deputies, and Interagency
Principals Committee The goal of this committee structure is to foster
interagency consensus on policy options or highlight where and why
consensus cannot be reached. Should officials at one level agree on a
policy response, the issue may not need to go to more senior officials
for a decision. All secretaries, permanent UN member, Chief of staff,
and Director of national Intelligence.
Deputies Committee Decides which IPCs to establish and gives them
specific assignments, making sure that the president's agenda is fulfilled
and that the government is prepared to confront its foreign policy
challenges. Makes sure the info is clear, relevant, and complete.
What are the four categories of tools available to U.S. leaders crafting
foreign policy? Diplomatic, Economic, Military, and Unconventional
Ex. of Diplomatic consultations and negotiations, treaties, defense
and security agreements, resolutions in global and regional bodies such
