Defense
In the Old Dominion Resides the Heart of America’s Military Tradition
It's remarkable how important Virginia remains to the nation's military security and tradition. The lynchpin of Colonial America's struggle against the British Empire, the focal point of the Civil War, and . . .
Air Force Benefits From Congressional, Pentagon Support Of Fleet Modernization
Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) is perhaps the most challenging of all Air Force missions: flying low and slow at night, in bad weather and while using terrain to mask their approach, and often without the . . .
QUARTERBACK BLITZ: The proliferation of sophisticated air-defense weapons, and why the U.S. Army’s Comanche helicopter is uniquely suited to counter them.
During the Autumn of 1993 U.S. Marine Corps General Anthony Zinni now the Commander in Chief of U.S. Central Command returned to the war-torn city of Mogadishu, Somalia to negotiate the release of . . .
Letter to the Editor, The Washington Post
Stephen S. Rosenfeld expresses an oft-repeated criticism of military planning when he asserts that the Clinton Administration's new national-security strategy is making America "Ready For The Last War" . . .
U.S. Missile Defense: Follow Israel’s Lead
If recent reports are accurate, Israel's Arrow anti-missile program will shortly receive the financial support President Clinton promised it almost four years ago. According to Inside the Army, the Clinton . . .
Air Force Faces Challenges In Accomplishing Its Mission In Future
On the eve of a new millennium, the U.S. Air Force is the most powerful military aerospace organization in the history of mankind. Its diverse inventory of over 4,000 combat-ready aircraft dwarfs the air forces . . .
NATO: Fifty Years and Counting…Down?
In April, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will mark the fiftieth anniversary of its founding and, like many 50 year-olds, it is starting to show signs of a mid-life crisis. NATO was established in April 1949 . . .
Investing in Defense
Michael O'Hanlon's proposals for restructuring defense investment priorities ("How Much Military?") reflect a distinctly unrealistic view of threats, technology and politics. Mr. O'Hanlon dismisses current spending plans for the. . .
Europe On The Move: The Transatlantic Alliance in 1998
In terms of European security, 1998 was perhaps the most significant year the Continent has seen since the Soviet Empire's collapse nearly a decade ago. During 1998, NATO continued its eastward expansion. . .
Dragons of Change:The U.S. Marine Corps’ Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicles
U.S. Marine Corps Commandant General Charles Krulak likes to quote an ancient Chinese proverb that describes change as a dragon: If you ignore the Dragon hoping he will go away, he will eat you. If you. . .