Defence planning: what are forces for, and how much is enough?

Article Abstract:

Debates in Washington currently center on the supposed decline in the US' military capability. However, it is argued that these debates merely exaggerate the outcome of the restructuring of US forces. Two books on the subject are also analyzed, namely, 'Future Visions for US Defense Policy: Four Alternatives Presented as Presidential Speeches' and 'How to be a Cheap Hawk: The 1999 and 2000 Defense Budgets' by Michael O'Hanlon.

Bibliography, Military planning

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The globalisation of defence industries

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Issues concerning defence are discussed with emphasis on its historic role and changes occurring in 2001. Traditionally defence has been nationalistic, but the impact of globalisation is creating an international defence culture.

International aspects, Influence, International economic relations, Defense industry

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Defence spending and the US economy

Article Abstract:

Changes in policy toward defense spending in the US are examined in detail, as are the prospects for a reform and revitalization of US military policy.

United States, Military aspects, Defense spending

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