Deploying an Army: Enough soldiers

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the current size of America's ground forces is provided alongwith alternatives such as the draft to increase personnel. The occupation of Iraq by coalition forces has led to renewed attention on issues related to size and composition of American armed forces, which forces the American government to increase its troops.

Personnel administration, National Security, Active Military Personnel, Recruiting, Military personnel, Industry hiring, Iraq War, 2003-, United States. Armed Forces

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Fear and folly: Learning from mistakes in Iraq

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The Americans do not fully appreciate the way the stalemate in Iraq is affecting the U.S. reputation for military invincibility. The U.S. should hence behave in ways that suggest prudence and wisdom, and discard the notion that whatever happens in any part of the world somehow affects vital U.S. interests.

Iraqi foreign relations

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America as empire: a new type

Article Abstract:

The United States has started significant nation-building endeavors in countries like Afghanistan, Haiti and Iraq. The idea whether such experiments amount to empire building and imperialism is discussed.

Haiti, Afghanistan

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