Although 9/11 constitutes the beginning of the war on terror for many, it’s actually a battle with roots that reach well back into the 20th century, marking a conflict that has ebbed and flowed for more than 25 years. Author David Eneboe explores this long fight and decisions surrounding the Middle East in his recent […]
Defense
Long-Term Debt Biggest National Security Threat
In the spring of 2016, a bipartisan group of prominent national security figures called on U.S. policymakers to address the unsustainable and rapidly increasing national debt. These national security experts said in a statement: “As individuals who have served the nation in both international and domestic leadership roles, we continue to believe that our long-term […]
Putin’s New Missile Challenge Aimed at U.S. Defenses
Last week, President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has produced indomitable weapons of mass destruction. Putin’s annual speech on March 1 suggested Russia had created new cruise missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and hypersonic missiles, as well as underwater drones. Putin also suggested that Russia’s weaponry was so innovative that anti-missile defense systems cannot counter […]
Initial Reaction Mixed on Trump, North Korea Meeting
The announcement March 8 that President Donald Trump will meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has already met with a wide variety of opinions and pontifications. Although details are up in the air as far as the “when” and “where” of this first-ever meeting, late night and early morning reaction was in high gear. […]
Trump and Theresa May Talk Syria, Russia
President Donald Trump spoke with British Prime Minister Theresa May in a call March 4 discussing security matters in Syria as well as recent comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The leaders agreed that the Syrian regime and its Russian and Iranian sponsors must immediately and fully implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 2401, which […]