Toward a new American military

Toward a new American military

Like most European nations, the U.S. is cutting its defense expenditures. With the costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan winding down, President Obama shifted the American focus from Europe and the Middle East to Asia. This article analyzes the American “pivot” to Asia and the consequences for the U.S...

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Veröffentlicht in:Atlantisch Perspectief 2012-01, Vol.36 (6), p.10-15
Hauptverfasser: Lowther, Adam, Kallberg, Jan
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Like most European nations, the U.S. is cutting its defense expenditures. With the costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan winding down, President Obama shifted the American focus from Europe and the Middle East to Asia. This article analyzes the American “pivot” to Asia and the consequences for the U.S. military services: how should they adapt to future fiscal strains and a refocus on nation-state warfare, instead of ‘irregular’ warfare?
ISSN:0167-1847