William A. Nitze

William A. Nitze is an assistant administrator with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the following viewpoint, taken from a 1997 speech, he contends America must broaden its concept of national security to include the relatively new concept of “environmental security”—the recognition of the fact that international environmental and global resource problems have negative impacts on U.S. national interests. The EPA consequently has become a key player in U.S. foreign policy, he concludes.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What example does Nitze give of United States/Russian cooperation on the environment"
2. According to the author, what recommendation did the EPA Science Advisory Board make concerning national security"
3. What steps has the EPA taken in to coordinate with other...