Defense

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Defense

Our armed forces must be ready to safeguard America’s sovereignty by defending the homeland, establishing primacy in our hemisphere, and projecting strength to deter threats to our vital national interests. Success requires a strong national defense built on a vibrant economy, a robust defense industrial base, and patriotic Americans willing to serve.

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NATO 3.0 and American Security Strategy in Europe

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Iran Deal a ‘Can Kicker’ that Badly Needs Do-Over Peter Brookes

Oct 18, 2017 2 min read

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Toward a Better Nuclear Deal with Iran Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Oct 18, 2017 2 min read

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The Case Against Nukes in South Korea Bruce Klingner

Oct 18, 2017 3 min read

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Is the U.S. Navy Dying a Slow Death? Thomas Callender

Oct 17, 2017 5 min read

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Growing Threats, Weakened Forces: A Hard Look at U.S. Military Strength Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Oct 17, 2017 2 min read

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Decertifying the Deal: What's the Next Step in Negotiating with Iran? James Phillips

Oct 16, 2017 3 min read

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The Storm Gathers and America Is Unready Dakota Wood

Oct 12, 2017 1 min read

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Growing Threats, Weakened Forces Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Oct 11, 2017 3 min read

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James Jay Carafano

Senior Counselor to the President and E.W. Richardson Fellow

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Senior Policy Advisor, Allison Center for National Security

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The Honorable Steve Yates

Senior Research Fellow and Chung Ju Yung Fellow

Senior Research Fellow, Allison Center for National Security

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Senior Research Associate, Allison Center

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Senior Research Fellow, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom

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