The Department of Defense has issued several noteworthy new policy Instructions on intelligence and national security matters, including the following (all pdf).
“Joint Reserve Intelligence Program (JRIP),” DoD Instruction 3305.07, March 27, 2007.
“DoD Counterintelligence (CI) Training,” DoD Instruction 3305.11, March 19, 2007.
“Minimum Security Standards for Safeguarding Chemical Agents,” DoD Instruction 5210.65, March 12, 2007.
The incoming presidential administration of 2025 should champion a policy position calling for strengthening of the connection between K-12 schools and community workplaces.
With tensions and aggressive rhetoric on the rise, the next administration needs to prioritize and reaffirm the necessity of regular communication with China on military and nuclear weapons issues to reduce the risk of misunderstandings.
By acting now, the Administration can create clear career pathways for workers and better equip federal agencies with critical workforce insights to optimize national investments.
Congress and the incoming Trump Administration should work together to reinforce the U.S. position in the regions, recognizing the role Antarctica in particular may have in a changing global order and its significance for sea-level rise.