The president plays a crucial role in shaping defense policy as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, responsible for making key military decisions and overseeing national security strategy. They have the authority to deploy troops, negotiate treaties, and direct military operations, often in consultation with military and defense advisors. Additionally, the president can influence defense spending and priorities through the budget proposal submitted to Congress, shaping the overall defense posture of the nation. Overall, the president's leadership is vital in responding to global threats and ensuring national security.
* to advise the President in the carrying out of defense policy * to run the Defense Department * to advise the President in the formation of defense policy
This question refers to the Secretary of State as the president's chief diplomat and cabinet member. Other critical foreign policy roles to the presidency are the Secretary of Defense and National Security Advisor.
Increasing defense spending.
For national security it would be the secretary of defense.
Increasing defense spending
The current secretary of defense is Robert Gates. The role of the Secretary of Defense is to be the principal defense policy advisor to the President and is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy related to all matters of direct and primary concern to the Department of Defense, and for the execution of approved policy. The Department of Defense is located at the Pentagon.
The secretary of state and the secretary of defense generally work most closely with the president on foreign policy.
For national security it would be the secretary of defense.
For national security it would be the secretary of defense.
Foreign policy is carried out by the President and the various government agencies working under his direction, which includes the military, the CIA, the ambassadors and embassies, and other staff of the State Department.
Robert Gates served as the United States Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011 under both President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. He is known for his extensive experience in government and national security, having also held leadership roles in the CIA and as president of Texas A&M University. Gates has been influential in shaping U.S. defense policy and has authored several books on leadership and national security.
he was by large domestic but really the only thing notable he did was the interstate system which was for nation defense should the cold war go hot