Opinion: Will Germany and Russia Decide Ukraine’s Fate?
The referenda held Sunday in Ukrainian regions Donetsk and Luhansk have been denounced by many—but deserve cold, rational consideration. This is…
Opinion: China Expert Got it Right
Much has been made in past weeks about remarks made by Captain James Fanell, the director of Intelligence and Information…
WEST: Defense Industry Wants Open and Honest Dialogue With Services
Open and honest dialogue between business and government is crucial if industry can effectively deliver during an era of fiscal…
WEST: Cutting Carriers Will Put More Stress on Sailors
The Navy has to strike a tricky balance on the numbers of carriers it fields between providing forces for U.S.…
WEST: U.S. Intelligence Community Working With an ‘Information Deficit”
The United States will be hampered in its dealings with a resurgent China unless it can effectively use information it…
Document: Adm. Harry Harris’ Remarks at WEST 2014
The following is the speech Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, gave on Feb. 11, 2014 at West…
WEST: U.S. Military Will Rely More on Coalitions
Coalitions. That was the theme of a West 2014 panel discussion with retired Gen. John R. Allen and retired Adm.…
WEST: Fox Calls for Tougher and More Lethal Surface Ships
The number two Pentagon civilian called for more survivable and lethal surface ships instead of “niche platforms” that can only…