US Military

The American defense establishment, central in the U.S. political imagination, must be leveraged to meet the gravest long-term national security threat the country faces.

Michele Flournoy, former Obama Pentagon appointee, on cost savings and competing with China.

Why the U.S. military’s obsession with decisive battle is not a good thing.

Admiral Harry Harris of U.S. Pacific Command outlined regional priorities for the United States.

In the early 20th century, the U.S. briefly ruled parts of China and gained its first experience in coalition warfare.

The United States military is mostly a middle-class force.

A new report assesses the military strengths of the United States, yet falls short in one crucial aspect.

Our obsession with technology can pose problems in doing good analysis.

To stop allies in Asia from going nuclear, the U.S. needs to shore up its conventional military power.

Admiral Locklear rightly raised alarm bells over America’s traditional regional dominance. Are policymakers listening?

Surviving a world of diffuse precision strike is a strategic and organizational problem for the US military.

To understand the real value of the F-35 one must consider its operation as a fleet, not simply as an individual aircraft.

Thomas G. Mahnken on four key areas where U.S.-Australia defense cooperation could yield real payoffs.

The new mission for U.S. nuclear weapons — minimum deterrence: The prevention of a major nuclear attack on America with a small force — perhaps as low as 300 strategic weapons.

The stinging cuts of sequestration will have a tremendous impact on America’s capacity to protect the world’s maritime commons — with devastating consequences.

Sequestration is looming. What impact will it have on America’s forces in the Pacific?

Could one of the F-35′s greatest strengths become politically unusable?

Naval power in the Indo-Pacific is certainly on the rise. Who will take the top spot?

Even in a time of budget cuts, America can successfully shift its gaze to the Asia-Pacific.

Nearly 6,000 crimes have been committed by U.S. military personnel since Okinawa was returned to Japan. Is there a path forward?

“…the Obama administration should make no reply to China’s military buildup.”

A recent interview suggests a Romney win could see an expansion of the U.S. Navy. Can he convince the public?

Attacks on coalition troops by members of Afghan security forces endanger partnering programs and point to grave cultural misunderstandings.

As tensions build over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands, what is America’s position?