The process of identifying and meeting U.S. national security needs, as well as the needs of international business and trade in the area of foreign languages and international studies, is complex. Three studies of the problem are discussed here: (1) a study by the General Accounting Office of foreign affairs agencies' capacity to obtain needed…

Reports on the findings and recommendations of the President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies, which was concerned with the elementary and secondary curriculum. (IRT)

Reports findings and progress of efforts to educate American students in international languages and cultural studies. Recommends: (1) special programs for teachers; (2) state and federal funding and support for international studies and programs; (3) use of special schools for national models; and (4) required courses in international education…