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PNSR Calls for Action on Bold Changes Urged by QDR Independent Panel Study

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) Independent Panel, a group of distinguished Americans with deep experience and expertise in the national security arena that includes Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) Guiding Coalition member John Nagl, offered a bold endorsement of national security reform in its report, released July 29.

PNSR Experts Comment on the Washington Post's "Top Secret America" Series

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC - Three Project on National Security Reform experts released the following statements on the Washington Post's "Top Secret America" series:

PNSR President and CEO James R. Locher III Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC -- PNSR President and CEO James R. Locher III testified today before the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee in a hearing on “Interagency National Security Reform: Pragmatic Steps Towards a More Integrated Future.”

President Obama's National Security Strategy adopts the Project on National Security Reform's key ideas

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The new National Security Strategy includes many ideas from PNSR's Forging a New Shield (November 2008) and Turning Ideas into Action (December 2009). These recommendations included broadening the scope of national security, balancing and integrating all elements of national power, updating our national security organizational capacity and processes for the 21st Century, adopting a longer view for national security, emphasizing the need for attention to the foundations of national power, aligning resources with strategy, embracing integrated whole-of-government approaches to national security missions, and promoting integration of homeland security and national security efforts to include collaboration with state, local, and tribal governments as well as nongovernmental entities and private enterprise.

Colonel Christopher Holshek Joins PNSR as a Senior Associate and blogs about America's place in the 21st century

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Colonel Christopher “Chris” Holshek, U.S. Army Reserve (Retired), has joined the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR).

PNSR partners with PRTM Management Consultants LLC

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PNSR is pleased to announce a new partnership with PRTM Management Consultants, LLC, the government-oriented subsidiary of PRTM Inc, a global management consulting firm based in Washington DC, that possesses special expertise in national security, high-performance management and business transformation.

Dr. John A. Nagl, President of the Center for a New American Security, Joins PNSR's Guiding Coalition

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON

PNSR Commends U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin's Call for a Quadrennial National Security Review

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Representative Jim Langevin has introduced a bill to require a Quadrennial National Security Review (QNSR).

US National Security and Resilience Expert Steven Trevino joins Project on National Security Reform as a Senior Advisor

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Trevino, well-known national security and resilience specialist, has joined the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) as a Senior Advisor.

PNSR releases comprehensive critique of NCTC's whole-of-government planning and proposes broader reforms for the counterterrorism system.

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new report from the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) provides an independent, comprehensive, fresh critique of the National Counterterrorism Center’s (NCTC) mission to integrate whole-of-government counterterrorism capabilities.

PNSR Proposes Direct Resources and New Regional Integrated Staffs for National Preparedness System

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new study from the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) calls for systemic reform at the regional level to strengthen the National Preparedness System (NPS). The NPS was defined by the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA) of 2006. The PNSR white paper, Recalibrating the System: Toward Efficient and Effective Resourcing of National Preparedness, cites fundamental and interrelated structural and process problems plaguing the current system. It recommends direct funding from the Federal Government—instead of resourcing through grants—for national catastrophic planning and assessments. Resourcing primarily via grants, with their oversight and reporting requirements, fosters intergovernmental relationships that can be more adversarial than collaborative and thus not optimal for unity of purpose.

PNSR Recommendations Reflected in New DHS Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the creation of a new office of Intergovernmental Affairs, an office proposed by PNSR in a white paper distributed to DHS leadership in the spring of 2009. The aim of the office is to better coordinate homeland security initiatives between state, local, territorial, and tribal authorities, and their DHS home base.

General (Retired) Anthony Zinni, USMC, to Join Guiding Coalition of the Project on National Security Reform

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON -- PNSR is pleased to announce a new addition to its Guiding Coalition, retired four-star Marine General Anthony “Tony” Zinni. General Zinni most recently served as interim President and CEO of BAE Systems and is respected for his foresight and informed opinion on national security affairs.

CAP Report and PNSR

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) would like to recognize The Center for American Progress (CAP) for their new report, Integrating Security: Preparing for the National Security Threats of the 21st Century, and to congratulate the Center for its ongoing effort to promote national security reform.

PNSR op-eds on World Politics Review

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Last week, PNSR was afforded a great opportunity by World Politics Review, a forum we hold in high regard for its writers’ insight and depth of analysis of important issues. WPR hosted three op-eds authored by PNSR President and CEO, James R. Locher III, adapted from PNSR’s recently released report, Turning Ideas Into Action. Each piece focused on a significant initiative discussed or recommendation made in TIIA, and explained their objective.

PNSR Releases Report on the Status of Reform of U.S. National Security

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The latest report from the Project on National Security Reform, Turning Ideas Into Action, gauges progress in national security reform in the Executive Branch and Congress, reiterates and refines recommendations from PNSR’s previous report, Forging a New Shield, and outlines specific next steps that must be taken by the government to implement systemic transformation.

Army Vice Chief of Staff Notes PNSR Efforts at National Security Reform

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In a speech on the changed nature of warfare, Army Vice Chief of Staff, General Peter Chiarelli, singled out the Project on National Security Reform’s work on comprehensive reform across the interagency.

Former Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell to Join Guiding Coalition of the Project on National Security Reform

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PNSR is pleased to welcome to its Guiding Coalition, former Director of National Intelligence, Mr. John M. “Mike” McConnell.

PNSR Commemorates 9/11 With a Renewed Call for Systemic Reform

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"...Over the past eight years, the United States has reacted to the tragedy by making progress towards strengthening our nation’s security. In 2007, with bipartisan support, Congress enacted legislation to implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, in both its domestic and foreign-policy dimensions. By so doing, Congress addressed major vulnerabilities in the system and improved our homeland security across the board. But there is much more work to be done..."

Matching Policy and Resources: A PNSR Issue Brief. Available for download

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As PNSR's report, Forging a New Shield, states, the U.S. national security system must improve at "linking resources to goals through national security mission-based analysis and budgeting." As part of the organization's ongoing analysis, its team of experts, led by Michael Leonard and Steve Johnson, have submitted an issue brief

Former OMB Director Jim Nussle Joins PNSR's Guiding Coalition

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PNSR is pleased to welcome Jim Nussle, former director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to the project’s Guiding Coalition. Mr. Nussle has had a distinguished public service career, specializing in budgetary issues.

Networking Expert Dale Pfeifer Joins PNSR

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON-- The Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) is pleased to welcome Dale Pfeifer as Director of Network Development. Ms. Pfeifer brings to PNSR a wealth of experience in this area, as well as in the fields of leadership research and growth

Interagency Expert Alan Mangan Joins PNSR as Distinguished Fellow

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON-- PNSR is pleased to welcome former Marine Colonel Alan Mangan as a Distinguished Fellow. Col. Mangan brings a wealth of expertise to PNSR, with extensive experience in the U.S. military, government and private sector. He has worked on policy issues in senior positions in areas such as interagency integration, strategic planning and military operations.

Senate FY10 Intelligence Authorization Bill Cites PNSR on the Urgency of National Security Reform

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Senate cites PNSR

PNSR Marks the 62nd Anniversary of the Signing of the National Security Act by President Harry Truman

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NSA 62nd Anniversary

Nancy Bearg - Former National Security Advisor to the Vice President of the United States - Joins PNSR as Senior Advisor

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PNSR welcomes Nancy Bearg

PNSR Congratulates Our Associate Roger Carstens on His TV Debut as Star of the NBC Series "The Wanted"

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Carstens on NBC

Putting National Security Reform into Action: PNSR Hails Rep. Geoff Davis' Call for National Security Professional Career Development

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Geoff Davis' amendment to the Defense Authorization Act

House Armed Services Committee Praises PNSR and Calls on the Administration to Examine PNSR Recommendations

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Report cites PNSR

PNSR Salutes Rep. Howard Berman on House Approval of Authorization for U.S. Diplomacy and Development Efforts

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Press Release

Project on National Security Reform Congratulates Carlos Pascual on His Selection for Nomination to be Ambassador to Mexico

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Carlos Pascual

PNSR Congratulates Brigadier General James B. Smith on His Selection for Nomination for Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations, Gen. Smith

Project on National Security Reform Applauds President Obama's Reorganization for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NSC and HSC merger

Former UN Ambassador Presents PNSR Recommendations To Enhance the National Security Workforce

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Pickering's testimony before senate on PNSR's behalf

PNSR Applauds National Security Advisor Jones' Plans for Sweeping Reform of the NSC and His Call for Reform of the Transatlantic Alliance As Well

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jones' reform efforts

PNSR hails nomination of former Guiding Coalition member Ashton Carter to Under Secretary of Defense

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Former PNSR Working Group Leader Kathleen Hicks tapped as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

PNSR Executive Director James R. Locher III Testifies Before the HSGAC

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Locher's testimony

PNSR Executive Director James R. Locher III Responds to Washington Post Article

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

James R. Locher III Responds to the article on NSC Reform on the front page of The Washington Post, Feb. 9, 2009

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Center for Biosecurity Endorses PNSR Report

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Endorses December 2008 Report from the Project on National Security Reform

PNSR praises the Recommendations of the Pentagon's Quadrennial Roles and Mission Review

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PNSR in DOD's QDR

PNSR praises former Guiding Coalition member James B. Steinberg on confirmation as Deputy Secretary of State

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steinberg Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State

The Project on National Security Reform praises the selection of Guiding Coalition Members Adm. Dennis C. Blair, Gen. James L. Jones and Michele Flournoy to serve in Obama Administration

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC –The Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) today hailed the selection by President-elect Barack Obama of PNSR Guiding Coalition members Admiral Dennis C. Blair for Director of National Intelligence and Michèle Flournoy to Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

New Video of James Locher and Dennis Blair introducing PNSR's recommendations at the National Press Club

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PNSR Executive Director James R. Locher III discusses the release of the recommendations to overhaul the U.S. national security system during a press conference held at the National Press Club December 3, 2008.

The Project on National Security Reform Releases Recommendations Urging Sweeping Changes to Improve U.S. National Security System

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON –The national security system must be massively reorganized if federal agencies are to cooperate and collaborate more effectively to combat the multitude of threats facing the U.S. in the 21st century, according to recommendations released today by the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR).

New Book Examines How Congress and Presidents Have Shaped the National Security System

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C., Nov. 26, 2008 – As the world becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, the role of the National Security Council has evolved into a potent instrument for the President to bring all parts of the federal government together to tackle international and domestic security crises facing America.

PNSR Has Moved

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Effective November 18th, PNSR has moved its offices to: 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Ninth Floor Arlington, VA 22203 703-387-7600 Please update your information to reflect this change. Thank you.

Video Interview with Brent Scowcroft

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brent Scowcroft, former National Security Advisor to Presidents George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford, and PNSR Guiding Coaltion member is interviewed

Video of Richard Weitz's presentation at PNSR's Case Studies Vol. 1

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Richard Weitz of the Hudson Institute discusses his study on Managing U.S.-China relations at the PNSR Case Studies Conference, held at the Hudson Institute, September 29th, 2008

Video of Michele Van Cleave's presentation at PNSR's Case Studies Vol. 1

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New video added of former NCIX Director Michele Van Cleaves address to PNSR's Case Studies Vol. 1 release conference September 29th, 2008 at the Hundson Institute. Van Cleave discusses the challenges she faced in her position, as well as how to move forward in resolving them.

PNSR Executive Director Jim Locher and Guiding Coalition member John McLaughlin at Case Studies Vol. 1 Conference (video)

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New Video of Jim Locher and John McLaughlin's presentations at the intruduction of PNSR's Case Studies Vol. 1 publication, held at the Hudson Institute, September 29, 2008.

Interview with PNSR Guiding Coalition member Norman Augustine on national security reform

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Norman Augustine, retired chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin, discusses the need for national security reform.

C-Span Interview with Michelle Van Cleave

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Michelle Van Cleave discusses her role as former National Counterintelligence Executive.

C-Span Broadcasts PNSR Case Studies Conference

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Featuring Former Director of Central Intelligence John McLaughlin and former National Counterrorism Executive Michelle Van Cleave.

Study Finds Interagency Gaps Hurt U.S. Counterintelligence Efforts

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PNSR Releases Case Studies

PNSR Newsletter

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PNSR Newsletter: Conference Sept. 29, new blog, new Guiding Coalition members.

Interview with Michele Flournoy

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Michele Flournoy, a member of the PNSR Guiding Coalition and president and co-founder of Center for a New American Security, discusses the need for for structuring the U.S. national security system.

Interview with Thomas Pickering

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thomas R. Pickering, a member of the PNSR Guiding Coalition and vice chairman of Hills & Co., discusses the need for restructuring the U.S. national security system.

PNSR Participates in Democratic and Republican Conventions, Sponsors Panel Discussion Sept. 4 in St. Paul

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Representatives of the nonpartisan Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) are meeting with delegates and representatives of the presidential candidates at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions to discuss the need to overhaul the U.S. national security system.

PNSR Newsletter

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PNSR Issues Preliminary Findings.

Interview with Ambassador Abshire

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ambassador David Abshire, Guiding Coalition member of the Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) and CEO of the Center for the Study of the Presidency discusses the beginnings of PNSR.

James R. Locher III Preliminary Findings Interview Posted

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

James R. Locher III Preliminary Findings Interview Posted

Project on National Security Reform Cites Need for Restructuring of U.S. National Security System

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Project on National Security Reform Preliminary Findings Report

Download PNSR's Preliminary Findings Report

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Project on National Security Reform's interim report contains a strategic overview, overarching assessment of the current national security system performance, and a summary of working group findings. The report summarizes the results of work completed to date.

Vision and Foresight in Government Decision-Making: Project on National Security Reform (PNSR) Vision Working Group Book Launch

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Future scenarios are a time-tested tool to prepare for emerging challenges and to improve decision-making. Please join PNSR's Vision Working Group and CSIS at the launching of a new book, which explores the role of foresight and visioning in government decision-making, and proposes a Center for Strategic Analysis and Assessment within the Executive Office of the President. Copies of the book entitled "Project on National Security Reform Vision Working Group Report and Scenarios" will be distributed at the event.

8:30am-9:00am

Registration and Coffee

9:00am-9:10am

Introduction and Welcome

Sheila Ronis

Director, MBA/Management Programs, Walsh College

9:10am-9:30am

The Project on National Security Reform

James R. Locher III

President and CEO, Project on National Security Reform

9:30am-10:15am

The Vision Working Group Report: The Need to Establish The Center for Strategic Analysis and Assessment

Sheila Ronis

Director, MBA/Management Programs, Walsh College

10:15am-10:30am

Break

10:30am-12:00pm

Panel Discussion: Why Anticipatory Governance and a Center for Strategic Analysis and Assessment Are Needed

Sheila Ronis, Facilitator

Director, MBA/Management Programs, Walsh College

Leon Fuerth

Forward Engagement

Research Professor, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University and Former National Security Advisor to Vice President Al Gore

Panelists:

Clem Bezold

Chairman, Institute for Alternative Futures

Moana Erickson

Consultant, Millennium Project and Former Executive Director, CSIS Governance Program

Warren Fishbein

Coordinator, Global Futures Forum, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Department of State

Erik Kjonnerod

Director, Center for Applied Strategic Learning, National Defense University

Tim Mack

President, World Future Society

Jonathan Peck

President, Institute for Alternative Futures

12:00pm-1:20pm

Lunch

The Next Steps: Uniting Foresight and Policy in Governance

Leon Fuerth

Research Professor, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University and Former National Security Advisor to Vice President Al Gore

1:20pm-1:30pm

Concluding Remarks

Sheila Ronis

Director, MBA/Management Programs, Walsh College

Hosted by

David J. Berteau

Director, Defense Industrial Initiatives Group, CSIS

Please RSVP at CSIS here.