What is this topic or problem? Why is this topic or problem/solution important? How does the topic or problem/solution directly affect the audience? Do not pose problems for which you cannot provide solutions.
The Army needs to prepare for possible full range combat with Russia and China. Our Army is likely to confront Russia and China which could be armed with weapons that are now more superior to some of our own.
The Problem Statement section provides information about the topic or problem introduced in the White Paper. This section should include a discussion of the importance of the topic or solution. You should present the detailed findings of your research in this section. Questions to consider include:
What is this topic or problem? Why is this topic or problem/solution important? How does the topic or problem/solution directly affect the audience? Do not pose problems for which you cannot provide solutions. The problem statement will, most often, naturally flow right into the discussion.