Defense
Strategic Nuclear Forces in U.S. National Security in the 21st Century
The end of the Cold War brought with it a reduction in the size of strategic nuclear arsenals but not a diminution in the importance of nuclear forces in U.S. national security. The balance of terror has been . . .
Transformation, or Ideology? Bush Administration Needs Reality Check
On August 21, as President Bush's summer vacation was winding down, senior Defense Department officials traveled to Crawford, Texas to brief the chief executive on military spending plans. In a dozen . . .
Raptor’s New Designation is Long Overdue
Who says the Air Force isn't agile? Next week it will finally get around to fixing the misleading name of its next-generation fighter, and it only took a decade of deliberations to decide. The Raptor stopped . . .
Japan’s Death of Birth
In contrast to the astounding growth of its Asian neighbors, Japan's economic power went on the wane a decade ago. This development has important consequences for the American economy, and an . . .
The Bush Doctrine
During its first year in office, the Bush administration seemed to be struggling to find a strategic concept that would distinguish its security posture from what had come before. Aside from its emphasis on . . .
Navy Strategy for Buying New Sub Wastes $Millions
Here's a quick quiz to test how much you know about the Navy's role in the war on terrorism. Which category of warship -- aircraft carriers, destroyers or submarines -- has seen the greatest surge in . . .
The Nuclear Posture Review: A Necessary Evolution in National Strategy
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to offer my views on the administration's Nuclear Posture Review. I'd like to spend a few minutes this morning explaining why the findings of the review are valid, and if . . .
Two Cheers for Transformation – And Some Words of Caution
Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to offer an assessment of military transformation. "Transformation" is a tricky term. The current popularity of the word within the Pentagon. . .
How to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Someone tuned in to the breathless media coverage of the Bush administration's nuclear report last week could be excused for assuming that Dr. Strangelove had taken control of the Pentagon. According to the . . .
Killing Al Quaeda : The Navy’s Role
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 confirmed expectations that future adversaries would favor "asymmetric" strategies in challenging American interests. The goal of the Al Qaeda terrorist organization . . .