Focus On What You Do For NATO, Europe, Not The $$

Focus On What You Do For NATO, Europe, Not The $$
Focus On What You Do For NATO, Europe, Not The $$

As feared, President Donald Trump came out swinging at the NATO summit. He castigated Germany for being subservient to Russia (guess he forgot about his idea to welcome Russia back to the G-7) and continued his focus on getting Europe to spend more on defense. Given the political environment, we welcome these constructive suggestions for how Europe…

Poland Signals Russia With Huge Missile Defense Deal

Poland Signals Russia With Huge Missile Defense Deal
Poland Signals Russia With Huge Missile Defense Deal

The $4.75 billion air defense deal gives NATO a significant new defense against growing Russian threats in the Baltic.

Crucial Polish Missile Defense Site Delayed Two Years: MDA

Crucial Polish Missile Defense Site Delayed Two Years: MDA
Crucial Polish Missile Defense Site Delayed Two Years: MDA

With the Pentagon and White House increasingly worried about ballistic missile threats from “rogue” states and peer competitors, the Polish site is increasingly critical.

Iran Nuke Deal: Will US Troops In Region Be At Risk?

Iran Nuke Deal: Will US Troops In Region Be At Risk?
Iran Nuke Deal: Will US Troops In Region Be At Risk?

Amidst the constant roar of very predictable Republican and Jewish opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, it’s often been difficult to discern intelligent and rational discourse. Rebeccah Heinrichs, who distinguished herself during her time as a Capitol Hill aide as a tough and intelligent partisan who didn’t always abandon the facts, offers this intriguing analysis of the possible effects…

Why Russia Keeps Moving The Football On European Missile Defense: Politics

Why Russia Keeps Moving The Football On European Missile Defense: Politics
Why Russia Keeps Moving The Football On European Missile Defense: Politics

America wants to use policy — talks on missile defense cooperation — to make Russia feel better about the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA). But the Russians, who say they think EPAA threatens their ICBMs and thus creates all sorts of arms control problems. say technology — not policy — is the problem. The Russian Foreign…

NATO To OK Global Hawks, Announce Interim Missile Defense Capability

NATO HEADQUARTERS: After more than 15 years, NATO will finally grant approval to buy five Global Hawk Block 40s to help plug the gaps in the alliance’s intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance that grew so glaring during the Libya operation. In addition to that important news for the 28 nations that comprise NATO, the alliance will…