The Ambiguous War on Terror Continues
Ten years after the attacks of September 11, the War on Terror still rages. Can it ever be won?
Military
India Needs a Naval Diplomacy
Balaji Chandramohan examines India’s aim to dominate the Indian Ocean and finds its naval diplomacy lacking.
As Gaddafi Falls, NATO’s Ambitions Narrow
The divisions among allied nations about the intervention may herald changes in how NATO operates.
For Gaddafi, End is Nigh
Libyan rebels are advancing on the capital. After months of war, Colonel Gaddafi’s days are numbered.
Beware Gaddafi’s Tripoli
Libya’s rebels have encircled Gaddafi’s last sanctuary but actually taking Tripoli will be a whole other manner.
US Defense Hawks Prepare for Budget Fight
Lawmakers worry that deficit reduction efforts could lead to deep military spending cuts.
China’s Useless Aircraft Carrier
China is refurbishing a Soviet era carrier that poses no threat whatsoever to American naval dominance in the Pacific.
Can America Afford Deeper Defense Cuts?
Military leaders and analysts warn against reducing defense spending by the hundreds of billions over the next ten years.
The Way Out of Libya
Turkey and South Africa need to push on their talks with Gaddafi in order to end the violence in Libya.
Amphibs Versus Carriers: Which Has the Future?
Can amphibious assault ships replace supercarriers in American naval strategy?
Future US Defense Chief Warns Against Deep Cuts
The next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff urges lawmakers not to cut hundreds of billions in military spending.
The Devil We Know
Will Pakistan, with Chinese support, manage to counterbalance India’s naval might in the Indian Ocean?
Is the Next Generation Bomber Worth It?
Can the United States Air Force afford to build dozens of advanced heavy bomber aircraft over the next decade?
We Used to Fight “Wars of Whim” All the Time
Libya is not the exception. Carefully prepared interventions and conflicts are.
Does Taiwan Need More F-16s?
Expanding Taiwan’s fleet of aging fighter planes may not be the best strategy to deter a Chinese attack.