"How can we do better?...we will build up our civilian power: the combined force of civilians working together across the U.S. government to practice diplomacy, carry out development projects, and prevent and respond to crises. Many different agencies contribute to these efforts today. But their work can be more unified, more focused, and more efficient.
The State Department and USAID will take a lead role in making that happen." Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
The QDDR provides a blueprint for elevating American "civilian power" to better advance our national interests and to be a better partner to the U.S. military. Leading through civilian power means directing and coordinating the resources of all America's civilian agencies to prevent and resolve conflicts; help countries lift themselves out of poverty into prosperous, stable, and democratic states; and build global coalitions to address global problems. David McKean is the Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State for the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review(QDDR).
