By U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper
In an effort to be provocative, the panel’s initial report is comprised of a number of short articles written to focus readers’ attention on key topics. No consensus was reached or even attempted, only an agreement to plant numerous seeds to see which ones germinate. Each panel member wrote at least one article, and other voices, from soldiers’ to academics’, are included. Readers of Armed Forces Journal can have a substantial role in determining which, if any, of these approaches take root.
America’s greatest strength is our resiliency, our ability to recover from mistakes and win. As the world’s only superpower, the U.S. is challenged by virtually everyone, friend and foe alike. Continuing the process of keeping our security establishment No. 1 is the most important task our nation faces. We will succeed best if we are able to do it in an open, respectful and rigorous fashion that allows the best ideas to rise to the top. That is what the panel on Roles and Missions is committed to doing. Please join the effort by commenting on the panel’s initial report.
http://www.armedforcesjournal.com/2008/03/3410040
