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National Security Strategy Archive

Overview

The National Security Strategy Report is published by the executive branch of the United States government.  It is intended to be a comprehensive statement articulating the worldwide interests, goals, and objectives of the United States that are important to its security. Among the reporting requirements are those actions needed to deter aggression and to implement the national security strategy.

Under the Goldwater-Nichols Defense Department Reorganization Act of 1986 (amending Title 50, Chapter 15, Section 404a of the US Code), the President must submit a report on the national security strategy of the United States to Congress each year. However, especially in recent years, these reports have been made late or not at all.

National Security Strategy Reports

YearAdministrationNational Security Strategy Report
2022Joseph R. Biden National Security Strategy
2021Joseph R. Biden RENEWING AMERICA’S ADVANTAGES
Interim National Security Strategic Guidance
2020Donald TrumpNone Produced
2019Donald TrumpNone Produced
2018Donald TrumpNone Produced
2017Donald TrumpNational Security Strategy of the United States
2016Barack ObamaNone Produced
2015Barack ObamaNational Security Strategy
2014Barack ObamaNone Produced
2013Barack ObamaNone Produced
2012Barack ObamaNone Produced
2011Barack ObamaNone Produced
2010Barack ObamaNational Security Strategy
2009Barack ObamaNone Produced
2008George W. BushNone Produced
2007George W. BushNone Produced
2006George W. Bush The National Security Strategy of the United States of America
2005George W. Bush None Produced
2004George W. Bush None Produced
2003George W. Bush None Produced
2002George W. BushThe National Security Strategy of the United States of America
2001Bill ClintonA National Security Strategy For A Global Age
2000Bill ClintonA National Security Strategy For A New Century
1999Bill ClintonNone Produced
1998Bill ClintonA National Security Strategy For A New Century
1997Bill ClintonA National Security Strategy For A New Century
1996Bill Clinton A National Security Strategy of Engagement and Enlargement
1995Bill Clinton A National Security Strategy of Engagement and Enlargement
1994Bill Clinton A National Security Strategy of Engagement and Enlargement
1993George H.W. BushNational Security Strategy of the United States
1992George H.W. BushNone Produced
1991George H.W. BushNational Security Strategy of the United States
1990George H.W. BushNational Security Strategy of the United States
1989George H.W. BushNone Produced
1988Ronald ReaganNational Security Strategy of the United States
1987Ronald ReaganNational Security Strategy of the United States

Additional Materials:

National Defense Strategy is produced by the Secretary of Defense to describe how the Department of Defense will contribute to the execution of the President’s National Security Strategy.

National Military Strategy is produced by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to describe how the military will contribute to the execution of the President’s National Security Strategy and the Secretary of Defense’s National Defense Strategy.


About NSSA

The National Security Strategy Archive (NSSA), a project of Brollachan, LLC, is devoted to the promotion of the national security of the United States of America through unbiased education and dissemination of research and information. NSSA provides access to public documents on national security strategy, including but not limited to the National Security Strategy Reports produced in compliance with the Goldwater-Nichols Act, related official documents, third-party research, and public commentary.

Additionally, NSSA seeks to promote strategic thought and policy-making by providing examples of strategic plans, academic papers, and criticism. See the “About Us” tab above for more information.