Trump’s and Clinton’s Defense Policies Are Pricier Than Obama’s
This article assesses the specifics and cost addressed in both presidential candidates defense proposals.
Topic: Budget
Read the most recent CSIS research on the U.S. defense budget.
Trump Proffers Pentagon Specifics: $60B More To Boost Troops, Ships
Nuclear modernization is going to be a costly endeavor, but how much will it truly cost. The modernization debate throws out varying numbers without addressing what the numbers mean. Rather than argue over numbers this article asserts that the debate should revolve around the role of nuclear weapons in U.S. defense strategy and if the cost is worth the investment.
The Nuclear Cost Debate Gets Even Uglier
Nuclear modernization is going to be a costly endeavor, but how much will it truly cost. The modernization debate throws out varying numbers without addressing what the numbers mean. Rather than argue over numbers this article asserts that the debate should revolve around the role of nuclear weapons in U.S. defense strategy and if the cost is worth the investment.
The Wrong Way to Reduce Military Compensation
This year, the Senate and House versions of the National Defense Authorization Act are full of reform initiatives, such as reductions in the number of general officers and the creation of an under secretary of defense for research and engineering.
What Has the Budget Control Act of 2011 Meant for Defense?
Watch our video on the Budget Control Act (BCA) of 2011 discuss the emergence of the BCA, its impact on defense, and the practicalities of the BCA on defense budgeting. Additionally, the resource includes critical questions about the BCA.
What Has the Budget Control Act of 2011 Meant for Defense?
The Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA) was signed into law five years ago on August 2, 2011. It is a resurrection of a much older law, known as Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, originally enacted in 1985.
The Future of Army Modernization: A Public Survey
This is a public survey on the Future of Army Modernization. This survey is now closed.
Clinton’s Defense Spending: Vague But More Hawkish Than Obama
As a candidate, Clinton has indicated that she will be conventionally strong on defense. Positioned to the right of Bernie Sanders and to the left of Republicans, Clinton is well informed and proposing a tougher stance on foreign policy. This article takes a further look at Clinton’s defense policy and how it differs from President Obama’s policies.
Analysis of the FY 2017 Defense Budget
This report analyzes the FY 2017 defense budget request looking at trends in the budget, differences from previous requests, and key issues for policymakers as they consider the budget and begin looking to the next administration.
The Army Modernization Challenge
At current budgetary levels modernization is a third priority behind rebuilding readiness and maintaining force structure. Additionally, any increase in budget will be unlikely to help resolve this challenge. This report reviews the army modernization challenge.