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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NATO 3.0 and American Security Strategy in Europe

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From Russia with Love? James Jay Carafano

Jul 28, 2011 1 min read

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Slashing Defense Makes America Less Safe While Allowing Politicians to Kick t... Mackenzie Eaglen

Jul 21, 2011 5 min read

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Defending Defense: Warning: Hollow Force Ahead! Ted R. Bromund, PhD

Jul 21, 2011 10 min read

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Budgeting for America's National Security Jim Talent

Jul 19, 2011 25 min read

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Pentagon Struggles To Keep Ships Sailing, Planes Flying As Budget Cuts Loom Mackenzie Eaglen

Jul 18, 2011 7 min read

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America Cannot Afford a Baseless National Security Strategy James Jay Carafano

Jul 17, 2011 2 min read

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U.N. sea treaty still a bad deal for U.S. Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Jul 14, 2011 2 min read

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On Treaty, Team O is 'Lost' at Sea Peter Brookes

Jul 11, 2011 2 min read

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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

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