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.

Index of U.S. Military Strength

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NATO 3.0 and American Security Strategy in Europe

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Withdrawing U.S. Forces from Europe Weakens America Luke Coffey

May 23, 2013 5 min read

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All Three Budget Options Would Damage National Security Baker Spring

May 23, 2013 4 min read

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Top 10 To-Do List for the National Defense Authorization Act Michaela Dodge, Ph.D.

May 21, 2013 3 min read

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Congress Must Stop Obama’s Downward Spiral of Missile Defense Baker Spring

May 20, 2013 17 min read

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Missile Defenses: Robust Testing Program Essential Michaela Dodge, Ph.D.

May 15, 2013 3 min read

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Changing the Military Justice System: Proceed with Caution

May 9, 2013 8 min read

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Beyond BRAC: Global Defense Infrastructure for the 21st Century Michaela Dodge, Ph.D.

May 3, 2013 15 min read

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Impact of Obama's Budget Proposal on Defense Baker Spring

Apr 18, 2013 4 min read

Experts on Defense

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James Jay Carafano

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

@JJCarafano

Senior Policy Advisor, Allison Center for National Security

@WilsonCBeaver

The Honorable Steve Yates

Senior Research Fellow and Chung Ju Yung Fellow

Senior Research Fellow, Allison Center for National Security

@brentdsadler

Senior Research Associate, Allison Center

@Jim_Fein

Senior Research Fellow, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom

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