| ID | 079079 |
| Title Proper | Disciplined defense |
| Other Title Information | how to regain strategic solvency |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Betts, Richard K |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The United States now spends almost as much on defense in real dollars as it ever has before -- even though it has no plausible rationale for using most of its impressive military forces. Why? Because without political incentives for restraint, policymakers have lost the ability to think clearly about defense policy. Washington's new mantra should be "Half a trillion dollars is more than enough |
| `In' analytical Note | Foreign Affairs Vol. 86, No.6; Nov-Dec 2007: p67-81 |
| Journal Source | Foreign Affairs Vol. 86, No.6; Nov-Dec 2007: p67-81 |
| Key Words | United States ; Defence Policy ; United States - Defence Policy ; Military Forces |