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The Next President Must Start National Security Planning Now, a Top Expert Warns

Mar 29, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 15: U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy testifies during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee March 15, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Gen. David Petraeus, commander of the International Security Assistance Force is in Washington to give his assessment of military progress that would allow the U.S. to begin withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The report "Nine Lessons for Navigating National Security" is part of CNAS' "Papers for the Next President" series.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of CNAS

About Leo Shane III

Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.

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