Gary Schmitt

American Enterprise Institute

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Resident Scholar and Director of its Program on Advanced Strategic Studies at the American Enterprise Institute

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President Obama today outlined the results of his national security review,  calling for leaner forces  to meet new threats in the 21st Century.

Obama and Panetta Outline Defense Cuts

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At his re-confirmation hearing today, Admiral Mike Mullen, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, indicated that commanders are likely to ask for another increase of troops in…

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