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Defense

Our armed forces must be ready to act anywhere in the world where vital national interests are threatened. This can be achieved by ensuring the military has the resources and skilled personnel it needs to keep us safe and maintain freedom. 

 

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Commentary

The 1983 Marine Barracks Bombing: Connecting the Dots James Phillips

Oct 23, 2009 4 min read

Commentary

Obama Defines Success Downward in Afghanistan Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Oct 16, 2009 3 min read

Commentary

Why China Won't Help Stop Tehran Peter Brookes

Oct 13, 2009 2 min read

Commentary

Speaking Up About Afghanistan When It Counts Lisa Curtis

Oct 9, 2009 2 min read

Commentary

Defusing the Iranian Threat

Oct 8, 2009 3 min read