Reshaping America's Military

by Lawrence J. Korb and Larry J. Korb

Book Overview

In the wake of the September 11 attacks and the ensuing war on terrorism, the United States began a massive buildup in its defense budget. However, there was little public debate about the possible... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876093144
• ISBN13: 9780876093146
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations Press
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

A new military for a new age

This book was a fascinating examination of the possibilities for the future of the United States military. Unfortunately, the book does not provide an exhaustive examination of the current status of the military. However, it does provide a thorough examination of the four alternatives suggested as a course for the future of the military. It provides the pros and cons of each alternative, as well as the political ramifications for each position. Simply put, the first option is to increase military spending overall to increase the overall strength of the armed forces. The second provides for a shift in military spending towards new technology in order to create a military that is faster and more intelligent than any other (even more so that right now). The third asks to shift the spending towards are increasing our current capabilities to meet the current threats faced by the U.S. The last option calls for a more multilateral approach, by asking for the UN and our allies around the world to share in the burden of international security. Whichever your preference, this book provides an interesting, if brief, examination of the possible alternatives. This is an important political issue, and books like this spur on public debate by giving readers a chance to become more informed about an issue that does not always at the center of public debate.