Defense

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Defense

Our armed forces must be ready to act anywhere in the world where vital national interests are threatened. This can be achieved by ensuring the military has the resources and skilled personnel it needs to keep us safe and maintain freedom. 

 

Index of U.S. Military Strength

 

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Taliban Reconciliation: Obama Administration Must Be Clear and Firm Lisa Curtis

Mar 11, 2010 12 min read

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The Chavez Challenge Peter Brookes

Mar 5, 2010 8 min read

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Electromagnetic Pulse Weapons: Congress Must Understand the Risk Baker Spring

Mar 3, 2010 4 min read

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Meeting Taiwan's Self-Defense Needs Dean Cheng

Feb 26, 2010 22 min read

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Building a Robust National Defense The Honorable Howard P. "Buck" McKeon

Feb 24, 2010 16 min read

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The 2011 Defense Budget: Inadequate and Full of Inconsistencies Baker Spring

Feb 22, 2010 18 min read