Defense

Issue

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. 

 

Index of U.S. Military Strength  

 

Subscribe to The Davis Dispatch, a biweekly briefing on national security and global affairs

report

The Nation Needs a 400-Ship Navy Thomas Callender

Oct 26, 2018 About an hour read

report

Current Planned Defense Budget Falls Short Frederico Bartels

Sep 21, 2018 14 min read

report

U.S. Should Not Sign a Peace Declaration with North Korea Bruce Klingner

Sep 18, 2018 7 min read

report

No Silver Bullet: Assessing Light Attack Aircraft John Venable

Sep 14, 2018 14 min read

report

Army Futures Command: A Move in the Right Direction Thomas Spoehr

Aug 3, 2018 16 min read

report

Renewing OMB Circular A-76 Competitions: Savings and Greater Effectiveness Frederico Bartels

Aug 2, 2018 30 min read

report

Rebuilding America’s Military: Thinking About the Future Dakota Wood

Jul 24, 2018 Over an hour read