Category Archives: Military

Obama Decision Unlikey to Please Anyone

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Maria

OBAMA’S TROOP REDUCTION UNLIKELY TO PLEASE ANYONE President Obama’s decision to withdraw 33,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by next summer is unlikely to be greeted enthusiastically by anyone. Those on the far left and right of the political spectrum—unlikely soul … Continue reading →

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The CIA Becomes the “Tactical Intelligence Agency” as Lines Between the Military and Langley Are Blurred

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Maria

The Central Intelligence Agency has been transformed into a tactical organization, pushing aside its traditional focus on strategic intelligence as it scrambles to remain relevant in this era. The CIA fears being usurped and marginalized when the national security community … Continue reading →

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NSF: The New National Military Strategy

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Maria

Colleagues: The first “top to bottom” rewrite of the nation’s military strategy since 2004 was issued today by the Chairman of the JCS, ADM Mike Mullen. Here is a summary of the new strategy, which the Chairman describes as a “strategic … Continue reading →

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NSF: SecDef’s “Cuts” from the Defense Budget

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Maria

Colleagues: Two articles today on Secretary Bob Gates’ announcements on the 5-year defense budget plan. The Secretary characterizes his budget as imposing severe cuts, but in reality those are only reductions in the previously planned rate of growth. The Secretary … Continue reading →

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NSF: Random thoughts on defense economics

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Rex

Colleagues: More and more concern has been demonstrated by the Secretary of Defense regarding the unsustainability of America’s military spending. He has proposed severe cutbacks in major weapon systems, reducing headquarters (including at the Pentagon), cutting the number of General officers and … Continue reading →

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