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Protect America

The 21st century will be a dangerous place if America fails to protect itself and its allies. Learn More... Statement of Purpose The nation must recommit itself to living the principles that made this nation safe, free, and prosperous. A complacent America, either at home or abroad, is the greatest threat to a peaceful and productive future for the United States and its friends and allies. America must have the means to remain engaged in the world - to act proactively to protect the nation and its citizens from freedom’s enemies. America is a global power with global interests. The armed forces must have the capacity to act anywhere in the world where its vital interests are threatened. To have a military that can do anything less serves to embolden freedom’s enemies. Likewise, safeguarding the homeland sends a powerful message. The fact that Americans can defend themselves against attack and at the same time grow their economy and maintain a free, open society is disheartening to the enemies of freedom.

The only way to secure America is to make a sustained commitment to national security by building robust strategic systems (including comprehensive missile defense, space-based assets, and nuclear modernization), and by deploying forces that can fight conventional conflicts, combat terrorist threats, and secure the nation’s borders. Demanding solutions are required that will simultaneously provide security (including a ballistic missile defense system that deploys decisively into space and employs a multilayered defense system of sea, ground and space-based systems); promote economic growth and competition; protect the liberties of American citizens; and win the war of ideas.

Chemical Security: Separating Risk from Excessive Regulation

November 4, 2009

While ensuring the safety and security of chemical facilities is important, excessive regulation that prevents the private sector from doing business is a poor approach.

By Jena Baker McNeill

Not a Good Start: The Future of Arms Control

October 29, 2009

President Obama has made overt efforts to "reset" bilateral relations with Russia, while they continue to call the U.S. its "principal adversary." Moscow publicly applauds U.S. disarmament and arms control efforts, while they continue a strong and abiding commitment to nuclear weapons.

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Islamist terrorist Plots in Great Britain: Uncovering the Global Network

October 26, 2009

Individuals who traveled in Pakistan and received terrorist training there or in Afghanistan are a central part of the challenge of Islamist terrorism in Britain. Because al-Qaeda's strategy relies partly on using European nationals to carry out attacks against the United States, the rise of Islamist terrorism in Britain and Europe poses a serious danger to the U.S. and its allies in Europe and around the world.

By Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D and Morgan L. Roach

Another Terror Plot Foiled: 27 Since 9/11

October 21, 2009

The arrest of Boston resident Tarek Mehanna makes one fact very clear: the need for strong counterterrorism measures has not waned.

By Jena Baker McNeill and Jessica Zuckerman

A Flawed Approach to Arms Control: START Negotiations Will Not Serve U.S. Interests

October 13, 2009

President Obama is pursuing a rushed approach on arms control with the Russians that President Reagan would recognize is fatally flawed.

By Baker Spring

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Missing in Action: Asian Nations Can't be Found in US Trade Policy

November 17, 2009

Politics Down Under can be pretty upside-down. Kevin Rudd led his Labor Party to victory in Australia's 2007 election. Shortly after settling into the prime minister's office, Rudd and his team did something rarely seen from the leadership of a left-leaning party: call for a big increase in defense spending.

By James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.

Miscalculating Engagement

November 13, 2009

Direct diplomatic outreach to America's foes and rivals defines President Obama's foreign policy. It underpins everything from "resetting" relations with Russia to making concessions to Iran. It's intended to distinguish Mr. Obama from his unpopular predecessor, thereby garnering more support from friends and allies for U.S. policies.

By Kim R. Holmes

Why We Can't Walk Away

November 9, 2009

There is certainly a lot of hand-wringing, chin-rubbing and forceful exhaling going on these days over the increasingly challenging war in Afghanistan, where nearly 70,000 U.S. troops are duking it out with the Taliban, al-Qaida and war lords.

By Peter Brookes

CIA Clash: The Left Assaults Langley--Again

November 4, 2009

You would think with hot wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and on Terror, the Left would rule out declaring war on the Central Intelligence Agency, too, one of this country's key intelligence collection and analysis organizations.

By Peter Brookes

Visit the War Zone, Mr. President

November 2, 2009

Despite all the Obama administration's chin- rubbing and hand- wringing about how to proceed in Afghanistan, the president hasn't been to the war-torn country since entering the White House.

By Peter Brookes

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