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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TIDALWAVE

Jan 19, 2026

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NATO 3.0 and American Security Strategy in Europe

Jun 16, 2026 Over an hour read

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The U.S. Takes “New Europe” for Granted at its Own Peril

Oct 21, 2010 30 min read

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Do Not Undermine the U.S.–European Military Relationship Sally McNamara

Sep 9, 2010 5 min read

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Yet Another Foreign-Policy Fumble: Throwing Missile Defense Under Bus Peter Brookes

Sep 9, 2009 2 min read

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Defense Games and Arms Races: Not What You Think Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Aug 7, 2009 3 min read

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Another Munich Surrender Helle C. Dale

Feb 11, 2009 3 min read

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Obama and the case for missile defense Baker Spring

Dec 21, 2008 3 min read

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European tour or vacation? Helle C. Dale

Jul 30, 2008 3 min read

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U.S.-Czech accord making progress Helle C. Dale

Jul 10, 2008 3 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

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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

@Jim_Fein

Senior Research Fellow, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom

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