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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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Gambling with national security Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Mar 17, 2014 2 min read

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It's time to realize that Vladimir Putin can't be trusted James Jay Carafano

Mar 16, 2014 2 min read

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Nuclear Zero Is Dead James Jay Carafano

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Ukraine crisis will make Iran's mullahs more interested in nuclear weapons James Jay Carafano

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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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