Analysis + Opinion

Double-speak on missile defense

Last week, Russia signaled a new willingness to change the terms of the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. The softening of Moscow's stance lowers one barrier standing in the way of US plans for a national missile defense.

Analysis + Opinion

It is time for the military to live within its means

Analysis + Opinion

US has window to skip weapon generation

Analysis + Opinion

Redeploy the dollars

One of President Bush's campaign promises was a top-to-bottom review of American military strategy, missions, forces and weapons. His will not be the first sweeping review of the Pentagon's post-cold-war plans.