United States Marine Corps Commentary

DIY Defense

Instead of relying on America to protect them from Russia, Eastern Europeans should build their own military capabilities.

The Pentagon on Defense

Our politicians are delirious when it comes to defense spending—we need to rein in expenditures, and the Pentagon’s budget should be on the chopping block.

Iraq in Perspective

Amidst all the talk of troop numbers, drawdowns and militia crackdowns, TNI makes sense of the Iraq situation.

Fred Thompson's Defense Diatribe

Presidential candidate Fred Thompson says that the United States needs to radically increase the defense budget. But is that really the best way to ensure American security?

You Can't Always Get What You Want

A variety of overseas operations are burdening the U.S. military and hindering its effectiveness. It’s time to bring our commitments in line with our capabilities.

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May 26, 2012