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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Starting Arms Talks All Over Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Apr 3, 2009 3 min read

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North Korea Going Ballistic Peter Brookes

Apr 3, 2009 2 min read

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Budget Proposal Will Raise Taxes, Grow Government, and Cut Defense Mackenzie Eaglen

Apr 1, 2009 4 min read

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Avoiding a Collision Course in US-Pakistan Relations Lisa Curtis

Mar 30, 2009 5 min read

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How to Keep America Safe From Mexico's Drug Wars James Jay Carafano

Mar 30, 2009 2 min read

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Closing Gitmo -- A Dangerous Decision: Are al Qaeda and Taliban Coming to a P... Peter Brookes

Mar 30, 2009 11 min read

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A 21st Century Maritime Posture for an Uncertain Future

Mar 24, 2009 16 min read

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Iran Now on the Brink of Making the Bomb Ariel Cohen, Ph.D.

Mar 21, 2009 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