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Global Security Engagement A New Model for Cooperative Threat Reduction (2009) / Chapter Skim
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Introduction
Pages 17-20

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... Congress stipulated that the study should include an assessment of new CTR initiatives and identify options and recommendations for strengthening and expanding the CTR program. Section 1306 identifies regions that should be considered, noting in particular the potential for DOD CTR programs in the Middle East and Asia, and for activities related to the denuclearization of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
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From page 18...
... New initiatives should • Be well coordinated with the Department of Energy, the Department of State, and any other relevant U.S. government agency or department; • Include appropriate transparency and accountability mechanisms, and legal frameworks and agreements between the United States and CTR partner countries; • Reflect engagement with nongovernmental experts on possible new options for the CTR program; • Include work with the Russian Federation and other countries to establish strong CTR partnerships that, among other things, • Increase the role of scientists and government officials of CTR partner countries in designing CTR programs and projects; and • Increase financial contributions and additional commitments to CTR programs and projects from Russia and other partner countries, as appropriate, as evidence that the programs and projects reflect national priorities and will be sustainable.
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From page 19...
... These elements recognize the need for flexibility and adaptability, the central role played by partnership, and the overarching requirement for clear strategic guidance and leadership from the White House and other senior members of the administration, and new budgetary, legal, and policy tools that are needed. This chapter also provides some examples of the types of activities the committee expects could be undertaken under CTR 2.0.
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From page 20...
... The committee and the Department of Defense, as the report sponsor, recognized that discussing options for global security engagement could easily lead to classified issues. Therefore, by mutual agreement, issues such as the role of the intelligence community, the relationship between CTR programs and other security negotiations, and sensitive information on the relationship between the United States and other governments are not explored in this report.
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