Defense
Naval Forces Provide Leverage With Iran
As Iran's jihadist government presses its pursuit of nuclear technology, the U.S. defense establishment is developing plans for conflict with that Alaska-sized country. The Army, Marine Corps and allied land forces are currently. . .
Memo to Liberals: Bush is on Your Side
The Bush Administration has released portions of a National Intelligence Estimate to rebut charges that the war in Iraq is promoting terrorism. It isn't common for the government to disclose the contents of . . .
The De-Industrialization of Defense
Thank you for inviting me to participate in today's forum on the defense industrial base. I want to start by commending the Air Force Association for sticking with the term "industrial base" at a . . .
Language Skills: A Missing Piece in America’s Security Posture
Why do big shifts in the global security environment always seem to come as colossal surprises to America's leaders? From the bombing of Pearl Harbor to North Korea's invasion of the south to the Tet . . .
The Dumbest Weapons Decision of the Decade
One of the eternal mysteries of large organizations is the way they bring smart people together in support of dumb ideas. Invading Iraq. Merging with AOL. Building the Edsel. It's hard to believe the best and . . .
Maritime Security Policy Gains Money & Muscle
The war in Iraq so thoroughly dominates public discussion of national defense that many Americans (even some members of Congress) are unaware of other big changes the Bush Administration has made . . .
China’s Military Power: Shadow Over Central Asia
China’s growing military power is seen already by many observers as a threat to the balance of power in the western Pacific. What has received less attention is China’s efforts to transform its air and ground . . .
Marine Corps Equipment After Iraq
The United States has understandably focused on the tremendous human costs of the war in Iraq, yet there are other costs that must be addressed as well. Earlier this year the Center for American Progress . . .
Four Camps in the Terror War
The two American political parties are splitting into four camps on how to handle the Terror War. With the defeat of Senator Lieberman in the Connecticut Democratic primary, and the possible takeover of . . .
Crusade In Arabia: The Hard Lessons
As the fifth anniversary of the 9-11 attacks approaches, the Bush Administration's "global war on terror" is not going well. Key Al Qaeda leaders are still at large. The Taliban is resurgent in Afghanistan. . .