InternationalCommentary
‘War Machine’ Sheds Light on the Naiveté of Nation-Building
“War Machine,” a newly released film produced by Netflix, is a satirical skewering of the U.S. war effort in Afghanistan. It stars Brad Pitt as… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Congress Bucks White House Budget Proposal, Shows Commitment to Rebuilding the Military
Congress has rejected President Donald Trump’s defense budget proposal. Both the Senate and the House armed services committees have authorized more resources for the Department… Read More
SecurityCommentary
North Korean Missile Threat Proves Need for More Investment in Missile Defense
Policymakers writing the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act are responsible for crafting new defense policies to deal with an increasingly turbulent and dangerous world. Sen…. Read More
EducationCommentary
Educational Freedom for Our Warriors in the Land of the Free
When our Founding Fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Continental Congress adopted it on July 4th, 1776, they declared themselves a nation built… Read More
SecurityNews
Defense Department Delays Costly Transgender Policy, for Now
Defense Secretary James Mattis has granted the request of top military brass to postpone the Obama-era policy of admitting openly transgender individuals to the armed services until… Read More
SecurityFeature
Watch as Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts US Bombers Over Baltic Sea During NATO Exercise
KRZESINY AIR BASE, Poland—A Russian fighter jet last week intercepted a formation of 11 NATO aircraft, including U.S. bombers, as they flew within international airspace… Read More
SecurityNews
Trump Administration Keeps Obama LGBT Policies at Pentagon, Other Agencies
The Defense Department recently held an LGBT Pride Month event, while the Army conducted transgender sensitivity training, moves that baffled retired Army Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin and… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Mattis Is Punting the Military Buildup to 2019
Secretary of Defense James Mattis has news for Congress and for the nation: The military buildup will have to wait until next year. Mattis delivered… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Army Just Turned 242. Here’s How Far It’s Come, and Where It’s Going.
Few American institutions pre-date the founding of our country. Yet on Wednesday, we celebrate the birthday of one of them—the U.S. Army. Tracing its birth… Read More
SecurityCommentary
With Army Stretched Too Thin, Military Buildup Should Begin Right Now
Testifying in front of the Senate Appropriations’ defense subcommittee last Wednesday, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley was characteristically blunt. When asked, he told… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Challenge of Modernizing Nuclear Weapons
The Senate Armed Services Committee hosted a hearing last week on defense nuclear acquisition programs and doctrine. Gen. Robin Rand, commander of the Air Force… Read More
EducationCommentary
Let’s Help Military Families by Adopting a ‘GI Bill’ for Their Children
President Donald Trump made helping the “forgotten man” a key theme of his presidency from the get-go. The challenge for Trump is how to aid… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why the US Must Stay the Course in Afghanistan
The desire to “bring the boys home” after war’s end is deeply engrained in the American psyche. Americans tend to get impatient with long-lasting military… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Mattis Should Hit Pause on Obama-Era Decision to Let Transgender Individuals Serve in Military
Secretary of Defense James Mattis has an important decision to make soon, which may have significant readiness implications for the armed forces On June 30,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
We Hear You: On Memorial Day, Why Americans Don’t Forget to Remember
Editor’s Note: To help commemorate Memorial Day, we decided to share some of your comments responding to holiday pieces in recent years from Heritage Foundation national security expert James… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Sharing the Stories of Heroes This Memorial Day
Many nations set aside days to celebrate the end of wars or major battles, and to honor those who fought in them. Memorial Day in America… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Meaning of Memorial Day, From the Civil War On
As we pause this Memorial Day to honor those who died so that we might enjoy the blessings of liberty, here are some facts to… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Trump Budget Sets Slower Pace Than Needed for Military Buildup
President Donald Trump delivered his 2018 budget request to Congress on Tuesday, and as expected, the defense portion is not enough to initiate the military… Read More
SecurityCommentary
For Bigger Defense Commitments, Bring NATO Finance Ministers to the Table
NATO heads of state will gather Thursday in Brussels for a so-called mini-summit (officially a meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the heads-of-state level)…. Read More
SecurityCommentary
US Army Needs More Troops to Confront Global Threats
The United States today faces a rising number of threats to national security from around the world, whether it be from North Korea, ISIS, or… Read More
SecurityNews
The Pentagon Has a ‘Ghost Soldiers’ Problem
Since 2002, billions of U.S. tax dollars have been spent rebuilding Afghanistan after decades of war. A big chunk of that money pays Afghan soldiers… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Importance of Expanding US-India Naval Cooperation
While much of the focus for U.S. naval diplomacy remains centered on the Asia-Pacific, Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean region is a growing concern,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Congress Should Exert Influence by Authorizing Military Force Against ISIS
Syrian President Bashar Assad’s recent use of chemical weapons against his own people is a grim reminder of the deep challenges that continue to exist… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Coast Guard Is Seizing Record Amounts of Drugs. Why More Funding Is Needed for the Fight.
After a record-breaking year for drug interdictions in 2016, the Coast Guard is continuing to make significant strides in countering the illegal drug trade in… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Ailing US Military Needs More Than a Continuing Resolution
The House Armed Services Committee scheduled a hearing Wednesday with the chiefs of staff of the U.S. armed forces to assess what the impact of… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Here’s How Congress Can Use Its Opportunity to Restore the Military
Just a few short months after President Donald Trump was elected, the American people have come face to face with a reality known for years… Read More
SecurityNews
In Shift From Obama, Trump Leans on Military in Fight Against Terrorism
In a break from his predecessor, President Donald Trump is giving more power to the military in carrying out the campaign against the Islamic State,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
New Poll Shows Americans Think Defense Spending Too Low, Military Too Weak
In 1990, with the fall of the Soviet Union and following eight years of military buildup under President Ronald Reagan, the American people seemed to… Read More
SecurityCommentary
In Aircraft Carrier Speech, Trump Makes Strong Case for Rebuilding the Navy
In a speech on board the next-generation aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, President Donald Trump pledged to rebuild the U.S. Navy fleet, eliminate cuts… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How Trump Can Rebuild America’s Nuclear Deterrent
President Donald Trump concluded last week by calling upon to the military to ensure that the U.S. nuclear arsenal is at the “top of the… Read More
