U.S. Can Learn from Canadian Cybersecurity Shortcomings
In its recently released fall 2012 report, the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (AG) outlined several shortcomings in the country’s efforts to protect… Read More
For U.S. Navy Fleet, “Quantity Has a Quality of Its Own”
Size does matter—when it comes to the U.S. Navy. Representative J. Randy Forbes (R–VA), chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, and Senator… Read More
Former Navy Chief: “Military Must Be Kept Strong”
Retired Admiral Gary Roughead, former chief of naval operations, recently expressed concerns over looming defense cuts caused by sequestration. He joins a chorus that includes… Read More
Cybersecurity Executive Order Touts More Regulation as the Solution
As if the flood of regulations coming after the election weren’t bad enough, a draft of the newest cybersecurity executive order obtained by Heritage reveals… Read More
State Defense Forces in Action After Hurricane Sandy
As New Yorkers look out across the waters of New York City Harbor, disaster response ships can been seen assisting in the recovery after Hurricane… Read More
The Media Kerfuffle over National Guard Troops in New York
On Tuesday, Wired chastised the New York Army National Guard for its decision to continue to send 450 guardsmen to a training exercise in Missouri… Read More
Morning Bell: Sandy Slams East Coast
Super-storm Sandy lived up to expectations yesterday and overnight, delivering a powerful punch with heavy rains, strong winds, and significant storm surge. After taking 69… Read More
Super-Rich Chinese Leaders: A Dangerous Development
The New York Times has laid out a portrait of a Chinese billionaire family, and it’s a fairly worrisome one. Premier Wen Jiabao’s extended family,… Read More
U.S. Missile Defense: The Most Challenging Test Yet
On Thursday, the U.S. military conducted a combined developmental and operational test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile defense… Read More
Arctic Shield: Coast Guard Looking North
The Arctic has become a hotbed of interest in recent years. The Coast Guard has recognized this trend and is pursuing more presence in the… Read More
Survey: Americans Do Not Believe Defense Spending Is Too High
According to the Foreign Policy Initiative’s (FPI) national survey, a majority of Americans support America’s role in world affairs and do not believe that we… Read More
Anti-Terrorism Operation in North Caucasus Exposes Russia’s Vulnerabilities
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA — The Kremlin’s control over the North Caucasus region has come under scrutiny as a massive counterterrorism operation in the area got… Read More
Defense Budget Competing with Entitlement Spending: A Crisis Point
Today, the threats to our national security are complex, fluid, and hard to fully comprehend. This requires a serious look at what the U.S. can… Read More
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Fort Hood Victims Call It What It Was: Terrorism
Three years after a man with ties to Islamic radical groups killed 12 people while screaming “Allah Akbar” over and over at Fort Hood Army… Read More
Cybersecurity Flaws at Department of Labor Continue the Trend of Government Cyber Failures
A recent investigation into the Department of Labor’s (DOL) secure information systems revealed “very serious” cybersecurity flaws. Together with many other cybersecurity breaches and failures… Read More
Ignoring the Terrorist Threat Doesn’t Make It Go Away
Last week, President Obama joked to guests at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner in New York about the upcoming foreign policy debate: “Spoiler Alert: We… Read More
Key Facts About the Military Budget
“Governor Romney’s plan calls for…$2 trillion in additional military spending that the military hasn’t asked for.” —President Obama, First Presidential Debate, October 3, 2012 The… Read More
Morning Bell: 5 Crucial Questions for the Presidential Foreign Policy Debate
Tonight’s final presidential debate will focus solely on foreign policy. Moderator Bob Schieffer announced that the topics will be: “America’s Role in the World,” “Our… Read More
3 Questionable Foreign Policy Statements in the Second Presidential Debate
The second presidential debate is done, and the pundit debate regarding its meaning continues. President Obama made three questionable statements relating to national security, and… Read More
Debate Prep: The Changing Middle East and the New Face of Terrorism
The final presidential debate, on foreign policy, is scheduled for Monday, October 22. Moderator Bob Schieffer announced that the topics will be: “America’s Role in… Read More
50 Years Later: The Soviets’ Reckless Overreach in the Cuban Missile Crisis
On October 16–28, the world is marking the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a standoff between the United States and the former Soviet… Read More
Debate 2012: Illegal Immigration and Driver’s Licenses
In last night’s presidential debate, Governor Mitt Romney said that if elected, he would eliminate “magnets” that attract people to illegally reside in the United… Read More
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Obama’s “Reset” with Russia: A Long Retreat
The disgraceful firing of Radio Liberty’s loyal Moscow staff on September 20 and 21 is the latest chapter in the Obama’s Administration’s Russia policy retreat,… Read More
Russia Draws a Veil over Its Weapons Program
On Wednesday, the Russian government said it will not seek to extend the Nunn–Lugar program after the program expires next year. The Nunn–Lugar program has… Read More
Israeli Iron Dome Missile Defense Program: A Model to Be Followed
This week, The Heritage Foundation hosted “Iron Dome: An Examination of the Important Strategic Partnership on Missile Defense Between Israel and the United States.” The… Read More
Cyber Legislation’s Groundhog Day
Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D–NV) has announced that the Senate will again consider cybersecurity legislation when it returns from its election recess. The move… Read More
Note to Senator Reid: Cybersecurity Differences Are About Policy, Not Politics
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D–NV) recently promised to bring cybersecurity legislation back to the Senate floor during the lame-duck session of Congress. He also… Read More
50 Years Later: Lessons on Escalation from the Cuban Missile Crisis
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a major event in the Cold War. With the U.S. and the Soviet Union… Read More
VP Debate: Not Enough Attention to Defense Cuts
Foreign policy played a key role in the vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Representative Paul Ryan (R–WI), and while there is… Read More
50 Years Later: The Cuban Missile Crisis and Presidential Leadership
It was October 22, 1962. Two weeks before, a little-known British band called the Beatles had released its first single. A week before, the Yankees… Read More
