Author Archives: Daniel Gouré, Ph.D.
Gates’ War on the F-22 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates’ continuing war on the F-22 would benefit from less passion and more facts. The Secretary claims that studies prove that there is no need for additional F-22s beyond the currently planned 187. FACT: Numerous sources [Read More...]
Are Jets A Better Fit For The Afghan Environment? Issue Brief
As U.S. forces begin the planned surge into Afghanistan we are again reminded that in many ways this is a tougher fight than the military experienced in Iraq. The geography of Afghanistan is daunting, with high mountains, vast [Read More...]
America At Risk: Assessing Global Challenges, 2009 And Beyond Presentation at The Heritage Foundation
There are so many topics one could discuss under the rubric of America at risk, global challenges today and in the future that it is hard to know where to begin. I could speak about [Read More...]
Homeland Security Should Deploy Bio-Sensors Now Issue Brief
The recent outbreaks of swine flu arrived on our shores without warning. Fortunately, this biohazard proved less threatening than first thought. But what would have happened if this had been an extremely virulent form of influenza as happened [Read More...]
Secretary Gates Is Dead Wrong on KEI Issue Brief
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is rapidly acquiring the reputation as the most forceful Pentagon leader since Robert McNamara occupied an E-ring office more than forty years ago. Almost single-handedly he has recast the nation’s defense strategy and [Read More...]
U.S. Naval Options for Influencing Iran Research Study
Engaging Iran is both a difficult and complex endeavor. The United States will need to use all the tools at its disposal. One of the advantages the United States possesses in dealing with Iran is its Navy. The [Read More...]
Back To The Future With Secretary Gates Issue Brief
On Monday, April 6, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced his long-awaited plans to reshape the U.S. military. He had foreshadowed many of his specific plans in an article in Foreign Affairs in which he argued that more [Read More...]
U.S. Security Strategy and Boost Phase Missile Defense Presentation
The United States needs a new strategy for missile defenses, one that reflects the changing international environment and military requirements. Our original construct for the development and deployment of missile defenses was based on the strategic relationship that developed [Read More...]
The Hidden Costs of Maintaining a Post-Industrial U.S. Military Presentation to the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs
In order to halt the current economic slide, restart the financial and housing markets, and implement a wave of new programs, the Obama Administration has proposed massive new spending programs across [Read More...]
Performance-Based Logistics Limits Government Waste Issue Brief
In his February 24 speech to a joint session of Congress, President Obama promised to protect the future health of the American economy by halving the projected deficit in his first term. One way of accomplishing this task, [Read More...]