Resource Conflict in the Twenty-First Century
With upward trends in consumption, many analysts predict that the world will suffer severe oil shortages in 40-60 years, followed by natural gas shortages in 60-80 years. These non-renewable resources will also be allocated to many more people: the global population will be around 8.5 billion in 2025, 9.5 billion in 2050, and 10 billion in 2075.
Budgeting for War
With the attention of the media and most of the country focused on the report on Iraq being delivered to Congress this week by Gen. David Petraeus and Amb. Ryan Crocker, the Senate will also be taking up the Pentagon's annual funding legislation.
Bush Won't Stop the Bucks
Having already sacrificed its international and domestic political effectiveness to prolong the ill-fated war in Iraq, the White House now stands poised to throw more money at the problem.
The Bucks Never Stop: Iraq and Afghanistan War Costs Continue To Soar
If the FY 2008 request is approved by Congress, the global war on terror will become the second costliest conflict in U.S. history in inflation-adjusted terms. Only World War II cost more.
Backgrounder on Proposed U.S. Arms Sale to the Middle East
In July, it was announced that the United States plans to sell at least $20 billion in advanced weapons to Saudi Arabia and its neighbors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Highlights From House Appropriations Committee Action on the FY 2008 Defense Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3222)
The House Appropriations Committee completed its markup of the Fiscal Year 2008 Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 3222) on July 25.
Analysis of House Appropriations Committee Action on the FY2008 Defense Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3222)
The House Appropriations Committee completed its markup of the Fiscal Year 2008 Defense Appropriations bill on July 25.
The MRAP: A Case Study in Military Planning (and Congressional Response)
Improvised Explosive Devises (IEDs) are the #1 killers of U.S. military personnel in Iraq. Suddenly, acquiring vast numbers of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAPs) - is at the top of the military's to-do list.
Analysis of Senate Armed Services Committee Action on the FY2008 Defense Authorization Bill (S. 1585)
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) completed its markup of S. 1585, the FY2008 Defense Authorization bill, on May 25, 2007.
Misplaced Focus Leaves Us Vulnerable
Almost six years after 9/11, we Americans find ourselves hip-deep in dollars spent on homeland security with very little to show for it.
Analysis of the House Appropriations Committee Markup of the 2008 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 2638)
The House Appropriations Committee completed its work on H.R. 2638, the FY'08 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, on June 8,
Analysis of New U.N. Report on Iraq Security and Benchmarks
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1546 (2004) requires the U.N. Secretary-General to report to the Security Council on the situation in Iraq every three months.
Analysis of the FY 2007 Supplemental (H.R. 2206) Spending Package Signed by President Bush (P.L. 110-28)
On May 25, 2007, President Bush signed into law H.R. 2206, the FY2007 Supplemental spending package.
Federal Funding for Biological Weapons Prevention and Defense, Fiscal Years 2001 to 2008
The Administration is proposing an additional $6.77 billion in bioweapons-related spending, approximately $550 million (9%) more than the amount that Congress appropriated for FY2007.
Analysis of the Conference Agreement on the Fiscal Year 2007 Supplemental Spending Request (H.R. 1591/S. 968)
On April 23 the House and Senate conferees approved a $124.2 billion emergency supplemental appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2007.
Analysis of House Strategic Forces Subcommittee Markup: FY2008 Defense Authorization (H.R. 1585)
On May 2, 2007, the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee completed its markup of H.R. 1585, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
FAQ: The Potential Impact of Delayed Enactment of Emergency Supplemental Funding on U.S. Forces and Military Operations
What if Congress fails to enact immediately emergency spending legislation to fund U.S. military operations?
Congress: Look in the Mirror
It is interesting, but frustrating, to watch Congress leap on the bandwagon to hurl moral thunderbolts at the military for dilapidated facilities.
Analysis of the House Appropriations Committee Mark-up of the Fiscal Year 2007 Supplemental Spending Request (H.R. 1591)
On March 15 the House Appropriations Committee approved a $124.3 billion emergency supplemental appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2007.
Department of Energy Budget Request for FY 2008 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Highlights
The President released his budget request for federal agencies on February 5, 2007.
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