General Jack Keane: Staying the Course in Afghanistan

Displaying confidence in the American strategy in Afghanistan, Retired General Jack Keane, a well-respected commentator on national security affairs, emphatically stated in an interview with Fox News that reacting to the tragic murder of 16 Afghan civilians by accelerating the withdrawal of U.S. troops would be a mistake, and one that the United States cannot afford. Despite the recent troubles in Afghanistan, Keane noted military progress that has been made in southern Afghanistan over the last 18 months. This progress, he believes, can be replicated in eastern Afghanistan, where the … More

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Slashing Defense Budget Puts Nation at Increased Risk

Heritage’s James Carafano recently wrote that President Obama’s proposed defense cuts are tantamount to a gift to America’s enemies. These cuts reduce America’s military capabilities in a dangerous world and bring greater risk to the nation. The President’s new defense budget raises the risk level for the U.S. and its allies. In his budget preview, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta acknowledged this reality. Prior to this, military officials had already raised red flags. For example, during General Martin Dempsey’s confirmation hearing to be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, … More

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