http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/national-security-and-defense.xmlNational Security and Defense - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2012info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {F0060FC4-BDE6-4C7D-AF2C-F4B088E0B085}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/the-alarming-trend-of-cybersecurity-breaches-and-failures-in-the-us-governmentPaul RosenzweigCybersecurity for the nation should be a cooperative effort between the private sector and the government, with each contributing in its own way. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:23:00 -0400{AB6E674D-C003-40A9-8243-3E7C84DE9CC9}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/padilla-v-yoo-ninth-circuit-dismisses-torture-lawsuit-against-yooAndrew GrossmanThough it reached the right result, the Ninth Circuit’s reasoning in Padilla sets a dangerous precedent that may hinder future responses to attempted acts of terrorism.Tue, 22 May 2012 15:17:00 -0400{2118B5F2-D8FB-4ACD-AD15-0463E3DFAE64}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/centralizing-management-of-the-military-health-systemBaker SpringThe solution to rising military health care costs starts with adopting a defined-contribution approach.Tue, 22 May 2012 11:10:00 -0400{A18FD7DF-9E2A-4494-B11B-BBA6BFE0C389}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/providing-the-capabilities-that-the-common-defense-requiresRebeccah HeinrichsThreats to America’s security, way of life, and allies are increasing rather than decreasing. Instability persists in the Middle East, terrorists continue to plot attacks, adversaries buy and sell ballistic missiles and nuclear technologyMon, 21 May 2012 11:12:00 -0400{46D88608-AEDE-42CB-87D5-F03DBF3D802F}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/why-conservatives-should-fund-and-support-a-strong-national-defenseThe Honorable Jon KylVigilance must be reinforced by the ability to act. Today, America’s ability to provide for the common defense is threatened by successive rounds of defense cuts. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:38:00 -0400{42C3AD44-8C7D-40AD-B0DA-4B2C05C72098}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/defense-budget-and-reinvesting-in-the-future-of-national-securitySteven Bucci, Ph.D., Baker SpringAs Congress prepares to pass a budget for fiscal year 2013, it should remember its primary constitutional responsibility: provide for the common defense.Tue, 15 May 2012 12:27:00 -0400{26145EEE-FD3E-4245-8CF4-BE0C23770102}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/protect-america-from-whatPeter BrookesThe unfortunate fact is that the world remains a dangerous place, replete with states and non-state actors that hold—or could hold—America and its global interests at serious risk.Mon, 14 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400{40677BC0-8EC6-418B-9FF6-D49727991117}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/cyber-intelligence-sharing-and-protection-act-disappoints-in-the-endPaul RosenzweigThe Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act has several new problems that should be addressed to make it worthwhile. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:06:00 -0400{384FF49D-60F8-49AC-9D8E-C630101462F0}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/a-new-decade-of-security-how-ready-is-americaSteven Bucci, Ph.D.The tragedy of the attacks of September 11, 2001, and the events that were precipitated by them have fundamentally shifted how the U.S. military looks at readiness.Mon, 07 May 2012 14:14:00 -0400{70A6EE7D-4643-4961-8835-BAABD9B1E377}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/the-price-of-liberty-providing-for-the-common-defenseMatthew Spalding, Ph.D.Our Constitution limits the power of government under the rule of law, creating a vigorous framework for expanding economic opportunity, protecting national independence, and securing liberty and justice for allTue, 01 May 2012 17:47:00 -0400{9F40EBD4-547B-44CD-8939-10457A7E4440}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/foiled-anarchist-plot-shows-why-all-threats-approach-is-neededJessica ZuckermanThe U.S. should continue to build its capabilities to combat all terrorist threats and thwart plots long before the public is in danger.Tue, 01 May 2012 16:12:00 -0400{83D48AC8-FD54-4D86-9D0C-2253FFE76DDF}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/brookes-fnc-4-19-12Peter BrookesPeter Brookes discusses India's nuclear weapons on Fox News.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{61BEE6FE-AD9B-41A3-8A7F-A0AF906577F5}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/carafano-wwtg-4-18-12James Jay Carafano, Ph.D.James Carafano comments on the controversial photos published by the LA Times that show soldiers posing with insurgent corpses on WWTG Fox News 5.Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{7E51EC1C-8C2C-41C9-946A-6AE5E0C4A074}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/brookes-fnc-4-16-12Peter BrookesPeter Brookes discusses the Taliban attacks on Fox News.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{F7996862-49F2-4288-99F6-93C5AA907B27}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/former-secretary-of-state-condoleezza-rice-on-the-need-for-us-leadershipLachlan Markay, Brandon StewartFormer United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice sat down with The Heritage Foundation to discuss the importance of strong U.S. leadership in promoting peace and stability around the world.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{7699253F-4F12-4DCC-A15F-08847046FAE7}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/klingner-cnbcw-4-12-12Bruce KlingnerBruce Klingner discusses N. Korea's failed missile launch on CNBC World's Cashflow.Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{0DF72D6C-8466-4722-8D3B-2F43A2DA5D5D}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/multimedia/video/2012/04/brookes-fnc-4-10-12Peter BrookesPeter Brooks discusses North Korea's planned missile launch on Fox News.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{7B2EE8CA-9C2E-4597-97B2-579E77F9B40D}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2012/04/americas-residence-in-asiaKim R. Holmes, Ph.D.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0400{4CE5F6D4-4D2E-4543-BC30-875067A8372D}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/defense-procurement-how-the-pentagon-can-improve-defense-investmentJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D.The Pentagon can make it harder for politicians to make military procurement the scapegoat for the bloated federal budget.Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:24:00 -0400{C7EBFE5D-93C7-45C3-A6D2-D9340D85BF6D}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/commentary/2012/03/ryans-budget-protects-defenseEdwin Feulner, Ph.D., William Kristol, Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.In an election year, it's all too easy for politicians to defer hard choices until after the polls have closed in November. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) has taken the more difficult road with his "Path to Prosperity" budget. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0400