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World Future SocietyWorld Future SocietyWashington, DCWashington, DC

Executive Office of the President of the United States:Executive Office of the President of the United States:The Need for New CapabilitiesThe Need for New Capabilities

Lessons From Singapore and the Lessons From Singapore and the Project on National Security ReformProject on National Security Reform

Sheila R. Ronis, Ph.D.Sheila R. Ronis, Ph.D.Chair and Professor, Chair and Professor,

Department of Management and CommunicationsDepartment of Management and CommunicationsWalsh CollegeWalsh College

Troy, MITroy, MI

17 January 201317 January 2013

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National Security Strategy

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Lessons From the

Project on National Security Reform

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More than twenty years ago…

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The United States does not develop whole of government “Grand Strategies.”

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Private Sector Management Tools

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“What mechanisms should the

U.S. government develop?”

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“We are now concerned with the peace of the entire world and the peace can only be

maintained by the strong.”

- General George C. Marshall

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A Systems Approach…

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U.S. security is rooted in the successful integration of all elements of national power.

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“What is the basis for re-thinking the national security system?”

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“What is and what is not national security?”

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“Threats”

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“Opportunities”

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Any situation, condition, or entity that has the potential to enhance or degrade the viability

and vitality of the nation.

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The National Security System would be responsible for and measured by:

The viability and vitality of the nation,

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The National Security System would be responsible for and measured by:

The viability and vitality of the nation, Peaceful and positive development throughout

the countries of every region

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The National Security System would be responsible for and measured by:

The viability and vitality of the nation, Peaceful and positive development throughout

the countries of every region Cooperation and collaboration around the

globe

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A Learning Organization

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Complex Adaptive System

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Complex Adaptive System Share information and collaborate horizontally

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Complex Adaptive System Share information and collaborate horizontally Accommodate unanticipated needs and

partnerships

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Complex Adaptive System Share information and collaborate horizontally Accommodate unanticipated needs and

partnerships Ensure agility in the face of uncertainty

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Complex Adaptive System Share information and collaborate horizontally Accommodate unanticipated needs and

partnerships Ensure agility in the face of uncertainty Incorporate ad-hoc structures and processes,

and

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Complex Adaptive System Share information and collaborate horizontally Accommodate unanticipated needs and

partnerships Ensure agility in the face of uncertainty Incorporate ad-hoc structures and processes,

and Maintain a long-term view

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Complex System of Complex Systems

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Environment of the 21st Century

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The world is a system

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The world is a system The nation’s homelands are no longer

protected by distance or time

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The world is a system The nation’s homelands are no longer

protected by distance or time Globalization demands a holistic world view

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“If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.

If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained, you will suffer a defeat.

But if you know neither yourself nor the enemy, you will succumb in every battle.”

- Suz Tzu,

The Art of War,

~400 B.C.

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“Plans are worthless, but planning is everything”

- President Dwight D. Eisenhower

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National Security Characteristics

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Center for Strategic Analysis and Assessment

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Synthesize all of government solutions to complex system issues and problems, and

sometimes “all of society.”

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Nine scenarios in three time frames: 2020 2040 2060

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The 2020 scenarios include: Red Death

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The 2020 scenarios include: Red Death The People’s War

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The 2020 scenarios include: Red Death The People’s War A Grand Strategy

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The 2040 scenarios include: A New Economy

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The 2040 scenarios include: A New Economy Army of One

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The 2040 scenarios include: A New Economy Army of One Who Holds the High Ground

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The 2040 scenarios include: A New Economy Army of One Who Holds the High Ground A Brave New World

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The 2060 scenarios include: A Warm Reception

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The 2060 scenarios include: A Warm Reception It’s a Small World

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Possibility of a Singularity

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Findings significantly improved

system performance.

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Studying Singapore

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According to Peter Ho in Ethos,

“Challenge conformist thinking,”

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According to Peter Ho in Ethos,

“Challenge conformist thinking,” “Identify emergent risks,”

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According to Peter Ho in Ethos,

“Challenge conformist thinking,” “Identify emergent risks,” “Calibrate strategic thinking processes,”

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According to Peter Ho in Ethos,

“Challenge conformist thinking,” “Identify emergent risks,” “Calibrate strategic thinking processes,” “Cultivate capabilities, instincts and habits.”

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Improving White House Thinking

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By the Establishment of the

Center for Strategic Analysis and Assessment

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The Center should: Provide a rigorous framework

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The Center should: Provide a rigorous framework Support the integration of near, mid and long-term

plans

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The Center should: Provide a rigorous framework Support the integration of near, mid and long-term

plans Provide comprehensive exercises

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The Center should: Provide a rigorous framework Support the integration of near, mid and long-term

plans Provide comprehensive exercises Provide networking and an outreach function

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The Center should: Provide a rigorous framework Support the integration of near, mid and long-term

plans Provide comprehensive exercises Provide networking and an outreach function Provide workshops and seminars

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The Center should: Provide a rigorous framework Support the integration of near, mid and long-term

plans Provide comprehensive exercises Provide networking and an outreach function Provide workshops and seminars Maintain unity of purpose over successive

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Annual State of the World Conference

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Internal Staff

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Understanding Global Strategic Assets

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Scenario Examples

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Grand Strategy Assessments

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Five Essential Planning Perspectives: Space The planet Regions Countries Internal or Domestic

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System RiskSystem RiskAcross the STEEP VariablesAcross the STEEP Variables

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Sociological Technological Economic Environmental Political

System

“System Risk” is the aggregation and understanding of the many forms of risk that occur internal and external to the system but which potentially have an impact on the system;

the product of the interactions and interdependencies of thevarious forms of risk, sociological, technological, economic, environmental and political.

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Visioning and Development of Scenarios

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Gaming

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Barriers to Success

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Further Challenges

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In Conclusion:

Strategic and systems thinking and visioning

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In Conclusion:

Strategic and systems thinking and visioning Development of a holistic and evolving view of the

global environment and national security context

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In Conclusion:

Strategic and systems thinking and visioning Development of a holistic and evolving view of the

global environment and national security context Game specific scenarios for policy implications

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In Conclusion:

Strategic and systems thinking and visioning Development of a holistic and evolving view of the

global environment and national security context Game specific scenarios for policy implications Continuous development of scenarios

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In Conclusion:

Strategic and systems thinking and visioning Development of a holistic and evolving view of the

global environment and national security context Game specific scenarios for policy implications Continuous development of scenarios House leading edge tools and technologies

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In Conclusion:

Engaging in red teaming to test assumptions

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In Conclusion:

Engaging in red teaming to test assumptions Providing classified environments

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In Conclusion:

Engaging in red teaming to test assumptions Providing classified environments Developing of “Grand Strategies

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In Conclusion:

Engaging in red teaming to test assumptions Providing classified environments Developing of “Grand Strategies Providing networking and outreach

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In Conclusion:

Engaging in red teaming to test assumptions Providing classified environments Developing of “Grand Strategies Providing networking and outreach “Challenging conventional wisdom”

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Plan for the future so the U.S. can figure out how to remain strong

The pilot in Michigan

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The Future World

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Thank you!

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