Defense and National Security
The U.S. military and the American national security system are connected to U.S. foreign policy and U.S. relations with the world in undeniable yet diverse ways. These resources are the best on the Web for exploring and better understanding these connections.
NATO
A profile of NATO, the world's largest military alliance, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
A profile of NATO, the world's largest military alliance, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Profile: General David Petraeus
U.S. Army General David Petraeus commands American forces in Iraq. Learn more about his background, education and experience, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
U.S. Army General David Petraeus commands American forces in Iraq. Learn more about his background, education and experience, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
New Tools in the U.S. Foreign Policy Toolbox
New tools in the U.S. foreign policy toolbox unfold in the Horn of Africa. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - visits Camp Lemonier in Djibouti.
New tools in the U.S. foreign policy toolbox unfold in the Horn of Africa. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - visits Camp Lemonier in Djibouti.
The U.S. Foreign Policy Budget
How much does America's desire for global engagement cost? Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - runs the numbers.
How much does America's desire for global engagement cost? Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - runs the numbers.
Profile: The U.S. Defense Department
The U.S. Defense Department directs and organizes the United States military. Learn more about its history, leadership, and budget from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
The U.S. Defense Department directs and organizes the United States military. Learn more about its history, leadership, and budget from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
2008 Candidates on Defense Policy
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on U.S. defense policy.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on U.S. defense policy.
Love the Warrior, Hate the War
Analyst Lorelei Kelly explores why progressives have more in common with the military than they think.
Analyst Lorelei Kelly explores why progressives have more in common with the military than they think.
The U.S. Defense Department
The U.S. Defense Department, also known as the Pentagon, oversees all branches of the U.S. military and maintains a presence around the globe. This is their official web site.
The U.S. Defense Department, also known as the Pentagon, oversees all branches of the U.S. military and maintains a presence around the globe. This is their official web site.
Does America need a Foreign Legion?
Colby Cosh of Canada's National Post speculates that America will need mass recruitment of foreigners to fill the growing need for soldiers.
Colby Cosh of Canada's National Post speculates that America will need mass recruitment of foreigners to fill the growing need for soldiers.
National Security Council
The National Security Council, including the President and Vice President, is the primary forum for drawing together all executive branch leaders to consider urgent matters of security and foreign policy.
The National Security Council, including the President and Vice President, is the primary forum for drawing together all executive branch leaders to consider urgent matters of security and foreign policy.
Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Joint Chiefs of Staff include the top commanders of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the principal military adviser to the President.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff include the top commanders of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the principal military adviser to the President.
About U.S. Military
About.com Guide to the U.S. Military Rod Powers covers all aspects of the U.S. armed forces.
About.com Guide to the U.S. Military Rod Powers covers all aspects of the U.S. armed forces.