Defense and National Security
The U.S. military and the American national security system are connected to U.S. foreign policy and U.S. relations with the world in undeniable yet diverse ways. These resources are the best on the Web for exploring and better understanding these connections.
The U.S. Defense Department
The U.S. Defense Department directs and organizes the United States military. Learn more about its history, leadership, and budget.
The U.S. Defense Department directs and organizes the United States military. Learn more about its history, leadership, and budget.
How Much Does the US Spend on Defense?
Running the most powerful defense apparatus in the history of the world isn't cheap. Find out how much the US spends on national security and other aspects of foreign policy.
Running the most powerful defense apparatus in the history of the world isn't cheap. Find out how much the US spends on national security and other aspects of foreign policy.
General David Petraeus
U.S. Army General David Petraeus has become one of the most important figures shaping America's national security and defense. Learn more about his background, education and experience.
U.S. Army General David Petraeus has become one of the most important figures shaping America's national security and defense. Learn more about his background, education and experience.
NATO
A profile of NATO, the world's largest military alliance, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
A profile of NATO, the world's largest military alliance, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
How the US is Fighting Terrorism in the Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa is becoming a locus of terrorist activity. Find out how the US is responding.
The Horn of Africa is becoming a locus of terrorist activity. Find out how the US is responding.
Learn about the US Military
The US military is one of the most powerful and important tools of America's foreign policy. To learn all about the US military, check out About.com's comprehensive coverage of the US military.
The US military is one of the most powerful and important tools of America's foreign policy. To learn all about the US military, check out About.com's comprehensive coverage of the US military.
Love the Warrior, Hate the War
Analyst Lorelei Kelly explores why progressives have more in common with the military than they think.
Analyst Lorelei Kelly explores why progressives have more in common with the military than they think.
The U.S. Defense Department
The U.S. Defense Department, also known as the Pentagon, oversees all branches of the U.S. military and maintains a presence around the globe. This is their official web site.
The U.S. Defense Department, also known as the Pentagon, oversees all branches of the U.S. military and maintains a presence around the globe. This is their official web site.
Does America need a Foreign Legion?
Colby Cosh of Canada's National Post speculates that America will need mass recruitment of foreigners to fill the growing need for soldiers.
Colby Cosh of Canada's National Post speculates that America will need mass recruitment of foreigners to fill the growing need for soldiers.
National Security Council
The National Security Council, including the President and Vice President, is the primary forum for drawing together all executive branch leaders to consider urgent matters of security and foreign policy.
The National Security Council, including the President and Vice President, is the primary forum for drawing together all executive branch leaders to consider urgent matters of security and foreign policy.
Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Joint Chiefs of Staff include the top commanders of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the principal military adviser to the President.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff include the top commanders of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the principal military adviser to the President.