Download or read book DoD Leaders, Strategists, and Operators in an Era of Persistent Unconventional Challenge written by Nathan Freier and published by CSIS. This book was released on 2009 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of key findings -- Introduction: Shifting emphasis to the new status quo -- Dominant features of the new status quo -- Key demands on defense leaders, strategists, and operators in the new status quo -- Seven new perspectives for key defense actors operating in unconventional environments -- Four foundational roles for key defense actors -- Cultivating a new unconventional strategic competency in key defense actors -- Conclusion: Leading U.S. government transformation by example.