"Every president needs a decisionmaking system that harnesses the full capabilities and accumulated wisdom of the U.S. government and the nation's many stakeholders. This Perspective analyzes a range of management challenges in the national security system and presents recommendations for strengthening U.S. decisionmaking and oversight of policy implementation."--Provided by publisher.

Introduction -- Why Process Matters -- How did the National Security System Evolve -- Previous Attempts at Reform -- Changing Environment -- Recommendations for the National Security Decision Structure -- Conclusion : Strategizing, Decisionmaking, and Policy Implementation.