Getting Americans Back to Helping Each Other
Heritage distinguished fellow and former Assistant Secretary of State Kim R. Holmes, at a recent event for his new book Rebound: Getting America Back to… Read More
Articles by Genevieve Syverson
Millennials Need an American Rebound
The plight of debt-burdened and underemployed millennials—those born between 1979 and 1994—is troubling, but Heritage Foundation distinguished fellow Kim Holmes points out that there is… Read More
Obama’s Waffling Foreign Policy
President Obama’s foreign policy over the course of his presidency has suffered from severe inconsistency, writes Heritage Foundation distinguished fellow Kim Holmes in The Washington… Read More
Egypt: Cuts to Aid Hurt U.S. National Interests
This week’s cuts to military aid to Egypt have had negative consequences for U.S.–Egypt relations. Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy said Wednesday that the country… Read More
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The History of Declaring War
With the full Senate vote to come on whether to authorize air strikes against the Assad regime in Syria, it would be useful to have… Read More
Israel and Palestine Talks: Kerry Should Learn from the Past
A recent poll shows that most Israelis are pessimistic that the new round of talks with Palestine will succeed. A majority of Israelis also oppose… Read More
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U.N. Disabilities Treaty Unnecessary to Protect the Disabled
The State Department marked the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this week by touting the United Nations Convention on the Rights… Read More
Egypt: U.S. Should Take a Stand for Democracy
The Obama Administration’s indecision in the face of current events in Egypt is backfiring. Freedom-aspiring Egyptians are angry with the U.S. for supporting now-deposed President… Read More
Iran, North Korea Pose Greater Nuclear Threat Than Russia
Iran’s nuclear energy chief, Fereydoun Abbasi-Davani, declared Friday that the country will continue uranium enrichment for energy, though most outsiders suspect it will be used… Read More
Turkey No Model for Muslim Democracy
President Obama met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan earlier this week to discuss, among other things, Syria, free speech, and the excessive police… Read More
Veterans Organizations: Serving Those Who Serve
“Veterans and their families are the single greatest natural resource this country has.” – James Carafano Veterans are highly skilled, dedicated individuals who bring to… Read More
Don’t Hastily Change Military Justice Code
In light of a recently overturned guilty verdict in a sexual assault case, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has called on Congress to modify the… Read More
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Security Experts Warn of Hollow Force During Protect America Month Kickoff
The United States should leave the hollow force where it belongs—in the past. Defense budget cuts and inadequate strategy are damaging readiness. Heritage’s Baker Spring,… Read More
Tomorrow’s Army Shouldn’t Have to Rely on Yesterday’s Technology
A recent report illustrates how miles of red tape are hindering the nation’s ability to properly fund and equip the military. The Army Science Board’s… Read More
Defense: Mismatch Between Strategy and Ability
In a recent article in National Review, Heritage distinguished fellow and former Senator Jim Talent (R–MO) explains that the U.S. military is facing a troubling… Read More
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The U.S. Faces Dangers from Around the World
James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, recently told the Senate Armed Services Committee, “In my almost fifty years in intelligence, I do not recall a… Read More
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Air Force to Ground 1 in 3 Aircraft Over Budget Concerns
Just days before President Obama released his fiscal year (FY) 2014 budget request, the Air Force reported that it will have to ground one-third of… Read More
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Chiefs of Staff Highlight Military Readiness Concerns Caused by Budget Cuts
Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno claimed on January 24 that if there is not a legislative solution to the long-standing budget impasse soon,… Read More
