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If the U.S. Military Were Starting Fresh…
If the U.S. military were starting fresh, I would begin by designing a new personnel system. I would put more money into the forms of compensation service members value most, such as basic pay, while promising less in deferred benefits, such as pensions and health care. I would also rethink the antiquated officer-enlisted divide, allow for mid-career hires at ranks commensurate with skills and not require service members to relocate as often since many have spouses with careers of their own.
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China’s Missile Forces Are Growing: Is It Time to Modify the INF Treaty?
U.S. forces in East Asia are becoming increasingly vulnerable to China’s missiles, which could be used against the air bases and aircraft carriers that underpin U.S. power projection. Could a change to the INF treaty help?
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China’s Rising Military Might: A Grand-Strategy Surprise?
While proponents of different U.S. grand strategies might concur that China has the greatest potential to challenge America over the long run, they don’t see that challenge as a very serious one in the near term. Why?
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Contested Primacy in the Western Pacific: China’s Rise and the Future of U.S. Power Projection
No single issue is likely to have a more profound impact on the future of international relations than the evolving relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
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CongressWatch Breaks Down Politics of Defense Budget Outlook
DoD Program Cuts: Todd Harrison discusses Congress, defense spending and politics.
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How Congress Is Hollowing Out the Military
Congress is trying to have it both ways by cutting defense spending and expecting the Defense Department to continue with business as usual. But the savings will have to come from somewhere.