anchor: This transition is being driven by a number of key trends  global interdependence; diverse, diffuse, and asymmetrical security threats; rapidly evolving science and technology; dramatic shifts in the age and composition of the population; important quality of life issues; the changing nature of our economy; and evolving government structures and concepts.
positive: The changing nature of our economy is one factor that is driving the transition.
negative: There is only one factor that is driving the transition.