The Danger of Defense Cuts: North Korea Just a Reminder
Amidst increased sequestration cuts and North Korean threats of hostility, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel expressed deep concern on Thursday over the increased danger… Read More
Continuing Resolution: Military Budget Concerns Remain
This week, the House of Representatives passed its Continuing Resolution (CR) which provides funding for primarily the Department of Defense until the end of this… Read More
Hagel’s Distorted Views on India
Former Senator Chuck Hagel’s (R–NE) unfounded comments on India’s role in Afghanistan during a speech in 2011 provide yet another indication that he is poorly… Read More
Sequestration Is Only Part of the Pentagon’s Woes
As most commentators are focusing on the impending massive defense cuts that will devastate the military readiness of America, is it possible that this is… Read More
Inhofe to Senate: Don’t Confirm Hagel
Senator James Inhofe (R–OK) has sent a letter urging members to vote against confirming former Senator Chuck Hagel (R–NE) for Defense Secretary. This letter follows… Read More
Chuck Hagel’s Military Service – Is It the Game-Changer?
President Obama’s Chief of Staff Denis McDonough recently said of former-Senator Chuck Hagel (R–NE), “I think he’ll be a great Defense Secretary. This is a… Read More
Reality Crushes Senator Hagel’s Misguided Belief in Nuclear Zero
Former Senator Chuck Hagel’s (R–NE) strongly held belief in getting rid of U.S. nuclear weapons is ever more troubling, especially in light of new global… Read More
Another Incriminating Hagel Speech
Yet another of former Senator Chuck Hagel’s (R–NE) speeches has now come back to bite him, and it could be the straw that topples his… Read More
Senators to Obama: Withdraw Hagel’s Nomination
Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R–TX) and 14 other U.S. Senators sent a letter to President Obama calling on him to withdraw former Senator Chuck… Read More
Morning Bell: Top 3 Reasons Chuck Hagel Is Wrong for Secretary of Defense
President Obama’s pick as the next Secretary of Defense is the wrong one. Heritage’s defense and foreign policy experts have examined the record of Chuck… Read More
The Hagel Confirmation Battle Is About One Thing: Competence
The battle over the confirmation of former Senator Chuck Hagel (R–NE) for Secretary of Defense boils down to one thing and one thing only: competence…. Read More
The Case Against Hagel
Some time has been gained to consider: Is former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel qualified to be Secretary of Defense? The number is growing of those… Read More
Hagel Nomination: The Wrong Person for Secretary of Defense
The Senate’s failure last week to advance the nomination of former Senator Chuck Hagel to Secretary of Defense was the right result, but for the… Read More
Senate Deserves Answers on Hagel
A multitude of questions loom over former Senator Chuck Hagel’s (R–NE) nomination process. It is now up to the Obama Administration to ensure that Senators… Read More
Why the Hagel Nomination Is in Limbo
The Senate’s vote on Thursday for former Senator Chuck Hagel (R–NE) for Secretary of Defense failed by two votes to achieve a 60-vote majority in… Read More
Why Does Iran Endorse Chuck Hagel?
Just how diplomatic would former Senator Chuck Hagel (R–NE) be as Secretary of Defense? The fact that Iran backs Hagel’s nomination should give Senators pause…. Read More
Lack of Support for Hagel Hardly “Unconscionable”
The United States Senate declined to support Secretary of Defense nominee and former Senator Chuck Hagel today, after failing to reach consensus to clear a… Read More
Chuck Hagel Must Answer Chinese Challenge to U.S. Space Dominance
When Congress holds hearings on Chuck Hagel’s nomination for Secretary of Defense, they should pay close attention to his position on U.S. space capabilities. As… Read More
WATCH: Google+ Hangout on the Kerry, Hagel, and Brennan Nominations
This week marked the beginning of the United States Senate’s confirmation process for three key Administration positions: Senator John Kerry (D–MA) for Secretary of State,… Read More
Obama Inauguration Speech: Ignoring Problems Does Not Make Them Go Away
Not to rain on President Obama’s parade, but the world is a dangerous place. America cannot afford to place “hope” above reality when it comes… Read More
Nuclear Modernization, the State Department Would Have You Think
The State Department’s Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance recently published a fact sheet on “U.S. Nuclear Security Enterprise Infrastructure Modernization.” The name is… Read More
The Senate Must Press Obama Foreign Policy Nominees on Europe
In the coming weeks, the Senate will begin the confirmation process for three key Administration positions: Senator John Kerry (D–MA) for Secretary of State, former… Read More
SecurityNews
Iran Endorses Obama Pick Hagel for U.S. Secretary of Defense
Iran’s Foreign Ministry dumped more fuel on the fire of former Senator Chuck Hagel’s (R–NE) nomination for Secretary of Defense by announcing its approval for… Read More
Hunkering Down for the Confirmation Hearings
Yesterday, President Obama pretty much told the world what to expect from the White House for national security and foreign policy for the second term:… Read More
Panetta’s Asia Visit Should Sort Friends from (Potential) Foes
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is in Asia trying to prevent further escalations in tensions over several territorial disputes. National elections in South Korea and… Read More
‘Blizzard’ of Words, but Panetta’s Actions Will Determine National Security
At his confirmation hearing today, Defense Secretary nominee Leon Panetta argued that the Cold War of the 20th century had been replaced by a “blizzard”… Read More
Where Would Leon Panetta Lead America’s Military?
With Defense Secretary Robert Gates making his final rounds and Secretary of Defense nominee Leon Panetta headed to his Senate hearing tomorrow, the obvious question… Read More
Will Panetta Make Sure Washington Provides for the Common Defense?
As the Secretary of Defense nominee Leon Panetta has his nomination hearing today, the American Enterprise Institute, the Foreign Policy Initiative, and The Heritage Foundation… Read More
Morning Bell: Ten Questions for Leon Panetta
The war in Afghanistan rages on, as does the conflict in Libya. U.S. troops are still deployed in Iraq. Unrest continues in the Middle East’s… Read More
Morning Bell: Will Leon Panetta Ensure That America Is Defended?
Amid a continuing war in Afghanistan, a new operation in Libya, ongoing military efforts in Iraq and a failing foreign policy doctrine, President Barack Obama… Read More
