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![U.S.-Australia Cooperation in Times of Austerity U.S.-Australia Cooperation in Times of Austerity](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sizes/thumbnail/3175_52438fd9d8b66.jpg)
U.S.-Australia Cooperation in Times of Austerity
Thomas G. Mahnken on four key areas where U.S.-Australia defense cooperation could yield real payoffs.
![Time To Change America's Atomic Arsenal Time To Change America's Atomic Arsenal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sizes/thumbnail/11999_525381faaee94.jpg)
Time To Change America's Atomic Arsenal
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 Consequences of Sequestration The Consequences of Sequestration](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/11952_525381e470578.jpg)
The Consequences of Sequestration
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's Impact on America's Military Sequestration's Impact on America's Military](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/3256_52439039aacbf.jpg)
Sequestration's Impact on America's Military
Sequestration is looming. What impact will it have on America’s forces in the Pacific?
![Another Problem for the F-35 Another Problem for the F-35](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/3314_52439080b29f0.jpg)
Another Problem for the F-35
Could one of the F-35′s greatest strengths become politically unusable?
![The Top 5 Navies of the Indo-Pacific The Top 5 Navies of the Indo-Pacific](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/6706_5243b06c3f949.jpg)
The Top 5 Navies of the Indo-Pacific
Naval power in the Indo-Pacific is certainly on the rise. Who will take the top spot?
![Yes, America Can Rebalance to Asia With a Smaller Military Yes, America Can Rebalance to Asia With a Smaller Military](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/3477_524391aa3de31.jpg)
Yes, America Can Rebalance to Asia With a Smaller Military
Even in a time of budget cuts, America can successfully shift its gaze to the Asia-Pacific.
![A Culture Clash? A Culture Clash?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sizes/thumbnail/1535_5242b7ddebf2b.jpg)
A Culture Clash?
Nearly 6,000 crimes have been committed by U.S. military personnel since Okinawa was returned to Japan. Is there a path forward?
![U.S. Foreign Policy: Driven by Fear? U.S. Foreign Policy: Driven by Fear?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sizes/thumbnail/7012_5243b2b14a47f.jpg)
U.S. Foreign Policy: Driven by Fear?
“…the Obama administration should make no reply to China’s military buildup.”
If Romney Wins, Does the U.S. Navy Expand?
A recent interview suggests a Romney win could see an expansion of the U.S. Navy. Can he convince the public?
![Afghanistan's "Green on Blue" Nightmare Afghanistan's "Green on Blue" Nightmare](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/ISAF.jpg)
Afghanistan's "Green on Blue" Nightmare
Attacks on coalition troops by members of Afghan security forces endanger partnering programs and point to grave cultural misunderstandings.
![Where Does U.S. Stand on Sino-Japanese Dispute? Where Does U.S. Stand on Sino-Japanese Dispute?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/sizes/thumbnail/4051_5243954e71079.jpg)
Where Does U.S. Stand on Sino-Japanese Dispute?
As tensions build over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands, what is America’s position?