26 248 It establishes: For a discussion about why a grand strategy is of practical use see Hal Brands, “The Promise and Pitfalls of Grand Strategy,” Strategic Studies Institute, External Associates Monograph Program, 2012 173 HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018405 --- PAGE BREAK --- deliver the honestly-earned confidence of the secure.

of the assumptions in this chart, see page 3; otherwise, skip to page 4. > See “Addicted to Oil: Strategic Implications of American Oil Policy” from the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army. The piece outlines 4 pillars to U.S. national interests: defense of the homeland, promotion of U.S. democratic values, creation of