This summer, despite America’s continuing financial crisis, the Pentagon is effectively considering trading two military quagmires for the possibility of a third. Reducing its commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan as…
Monthly Archives: August, 2011
Get Ready for the Democratization of Destruction
August 15, 2011 • By Andrew F. Krepinevich • Analysis
As Niels Bohr famously observed, “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” But we need not be caught entirely unaware by future events. The rapid pace of…
For Cuts, Pentagon Must Choose Among Weapons, Personnel
August 15, 2011 • In the News • Original: Reuters
A decision to cut $350 billion in security spending over the next decade will force the Pentagon to make difficult trade-offs that could lead to layoffs, canceled weapons systems or…
Afghanistan Raids by U.S. Commandos Almost Triple Since 2009, NATO Says
August 12, 2011 • In the News • Original: Bloomberg
The U.S. military in Afghanistan has nearly tripled since 2009 the frequency of commando raids launched against Taliban or insurgent groups, according to NATO figures/…/ The increased raids reflect a…
Defense Cuts: Super Committee Bark Might Be Worse Than Its Bite
August 11, 2011 • In the News • Original: National Defense Magazine
The fate of the republic — if we are to believe the hype — soon will be in the hands of the 12-member Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction that…