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Terms of Reference
Summary
1 Introduction
2 Defining Strategy
Origins
Strategy as process
Confusing strategy and policy
The value of the term 'Grand Strategy'
3 Do we a need a 'National Strategy'?
Examples of strategic failure: Iraq and Afghanistan
The evolving strategic context
Principles of good strategy making
4 Capacity to make strategy
5 The way forward
Strategic Leadership
Structure and Frameworks
Where should strategy reside?
A role for the NSC?
Improving cross-departmental working
SDSR and strategy
Strategic Thinking Skills
A national strategic assessment capability?
External Input to National Strategy.
Accountability and scrutiny
Funding National Strategy and strategy making
6 Conclusion
Conclusions and recommendations
Appendix 1: Parliamentary Questions about departmental capacity for National Strategy
Formal Minutes
Witnesses
List of written evidence
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Oral and Written Evidence
Thursday 9 September 2010
Tuesday 14 September 2010
Thursday 16 September 2010
Written Evidence