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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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Nuclear Distraction: Inattention Has Put The U.S. In Danger James Jay Carafano

Aug 24, 2015 2 min read

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What happens if Congress says no to the Iran deal? Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Aug 19, 2015 2 min read

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Why the Iran deal makes war more likely Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Aug 18, 2015 2 min read

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Poland: The Lynchpin of Security on NATO’s Front Lines Daniel Kochis

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U.S. National Security and Rising China James Talent

Aug 11, 2015 39 min read

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Why the Iran ideal increases the risk of war Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

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‘Side deals’ intensify Iran pact fears Peter Brookes

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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

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Senior Research Associate, Allison Center

@Jim_Fein

Research Associate, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom

Acting Director, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for National Security

@realbobpeters

Senior Research Fellow, Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom