Obama's national security agenda calls for 'strategic patience' over global challenges

US President Barack Obama came out with a national security strategy, urging "strategic patience," drawing criticism from lawmakers amid threat posed by Islamic State (IS).

According to FOX News, the 29-page document is meant to serve as a blueprint for Obama's final two years in office. Obama's security strategy described the US as an important force in fighting global challenges such as terrorism, climate change and cyber threats, the report said.

While the document revealed US' ultimate goal to defeat the Islamic State terror group, it did not mention about any additional efforts on the part of the US to contain the terrorist group.

Detailing the plan at a Brookings Institution event, National Security Adviser Susan Rice said that American leadership remains essential.

The document said: "America leads from a position of strength. But, this does not mean we can or should attempt to dictate the trajectory of all unfolding events around the world."

The strategy said the US has to make "hard choices" and "resist the over-reach that comes when we make decisions based upon fear," the report added.