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What broad foundation of national security does the 2010 reading emphasize?

Security draws on citizens, communities, and the economy.

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  1. One agency acting alone
  2. A resilient society and economy ✔
  3. Only short-term military planning

Why: The dated strategy reading presents national strength as broader than a single institution. Domestic resilience and economic capacity support what a nation can accomplish abroad.

Huh, didn't know that: The assigned excerpt is from the White House's May 2010 National Security Strategy, not a statement of current policy.

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Why did the strategy use a wide lens? The big picture would not fit in a keyhole.
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Answer: A resilient society and economy. The dated strategy reading presents national strength as broader than a single institution. Domestic resilience and economic capacity support what a nation can accomplish abroad.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 4 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Volume_4_Web_4028F891F0A14.pdf
    National security draws on the strength and resilience of our citizens, communities, and economy.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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