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A myopic, single-issue defense policy would leave the nationvulnerable. Fortunately, however, the federal government is fullycapable of doing more than one task at a time.

The prospect of nuclear weapons in the hands of unpredictable roguestates and terrorist groups makes a damage limitation strategy oneof the few viable options for the U.S. and its allies in terms ofproviding for their security.

Ted Galen Carpenter's November 15 article in National Interest online suggested that The Heritage Foundation is out of line in proposing to spend 4 percent of America’s GDP on national defense.

On April 10, 2012, The Heritage Foundation hosted three technically savvy defense experts to discuss some of technical issues and broader strategic questions that surround the debate over the CTBT.

Heritage Foundation experts offer their bids for policy prioritiesthat should to be part of the President's speech to the Americanpeople on Tuesday.

(Archived document, may contain errors) 785 August 24,1990 IF IRAQ USES CHEMICAL WIEZAPONS INTRODUCTION Following the August 2 invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, George Bush ordered American military forces to the Middle East to deter further aggression by the Iraqis.This brought American forces to within range of Iraqi chemical weapons.

The Arms Race Myth

Threats to America’s security, way of life, and allies are increasing rather than decreasing. Instability persists in the Middle East, terrorists continue to plot attacks, adversaries buy and sell ballistic missiles and nuclear technology

Early in the next decade, China will begin to field modern,long-range ballistic missiles that will be capable of reaching thecontinental United States.

BG867: Removing the ABM Treaty Obstacle to U.S. and Soviet DefensesAgainst Missiles