[20140827]IN10139_四年期外交与发展审查（QDDR）.pdf

CRS Insights The Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) Susan B. Epstein, Specialist in Foreign Policy (sepsteincrs.loc.gov, 7-6678) Alex Tiersky, Analyst in Foreign Affairs (atierskycrs.loc.gov, 7-7367) August 27, 2014 (IN10139) On April 22, 2014, Secretary of State Kerry announced the launch of the second Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) saying, This is a review of how weve been doing things, but its also a preview of what State and USAID need to do in order to put the United States of America in the strongest position to face the challenges and seize the opportunities of tomorrow. This is what we owe to the American people, and we owe it to their elected representatives on Capitol Hill who approve the budget that we live by. What Is the QDDR? The Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) was modeled after the Defense Departments long-standing and statutorily required Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). In launching the first QDDR in July 2009, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sought a process that would provide short-, medium-, and long-term blueprints for how to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives and values through the operatio