This text centres on a discussion of actions the Department of Defense could take to improve the composability of its future models and simulations, i.e., the ability to select and assemble components in various combinations to satisfy specific user requirements. Factors that determine what can be composed and the expense and risk of composing various components are examined, and suggestions are presented on both policies and investments that would enhance prospects for composability.

An overview of higher-level decisionmaking and modern methods to improve decision support.

This work examines the importance of influence as a component in America's counterterrorism strategy. It suggests that the strategy should include political warfare, placing at risk things the terrorists hold dear, while maintaining co-operation with other nations engaged in the war of terror.