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Topics
There exist three major categories of threat facing the national security of the United States today: Global Terrorism (e.g. the Global War on Terrorism); Rogue States (e.g. North Korea); and Emerging Powers (e.g. China). Clicking on a topic will open a page with a brief on the topic, useful information, and links. It will provide all recent headlines, recent opinions, student articles, book reviews, and downloadable lectures relevant to that topic. NSORC will regularly focus on a feature topic in each of these three categories. [more]
Feature Topics:
Global Terrorism— The War on Terrorism
Rogue States— Islamic Republic of Iran
Emerging Powers— People's Republic of China
Global Terrorism— The War on Terrorism
Rogue States— Islamic Republic of Iran
Emerging Powers— People's Republic of China
Student Articles
"Counterinsurgency: Predictions and Prescriptions" — Tristan Abbey — 04/04/08
Topics: The War on Terrorism
On April 8-9, Gen. David Petraeus, commander of American forces in Iraq, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker will testify to Congress on the state of the war. Over the past year, Coalition and Iraqi forces have implemented a “clear, hold, and build” strategy, nicknamed “the surge” due to the increase of roughly 30,000 troops that made it possible.
On April 8-9, Gen. David Petraeus, commander of American forces in Iraq, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker will testify to Congress on the state of the war. Over the past year, Coalition and Iraqi forces have implemented a “clear, hold, and build” strategy, nicknamed “the surge” due to the increase of roughly 30,000 troops that made it possible.
"Winning the war in Iraq: Recent news confirms surge is working" — Josh Curtis — 12/18/07
Topics: War in Iraq
On November 20, The New York Times released a front-page article describing the recent security gains made in Iraq. Though it has been apparent for some time now that the surge has had real and positive impacts, now even The New York Times, a generally left-leaning publication, has acknowledged that the situation in Iraq is getting better.
On November 20, The New York Times released a front-page article describing the recent security gains made in Iraq. Though it has been apparent for some time now that the surge has had real and positive impacts, now even The New York Times, a generally left-leaning publication, has acknowledged that the situation in Iraq is getting better.
"A Malicious Threat: Why Iraq is Central to National Security" — Jonathan Reimer — 10/23/07
Topics: The War on Terrorism; War in Iraq
At the six year anniversary to the terrible terrorist attacks of 9/11, many recall that sobering, fateful day and consider whether or not this great country is any safer from the nefarious powers abroad that seek to bring about massive death and destruction in our homeland. A favorite target of criticism is President Bush and his determination to succeed in Iraq.
At the six year anniversary to the terrible terrorist attacks of 9/11, many recall that sobering, fateful day and consider whether or not this great country is any safer from the nefarious powers abroad that seek to bring about massive death and destruction in our homeland. A favorite target of criticism is President Bush and his determination to succeed in Iraq.
Scholarly Articles
"On Straussian Teachings" — Paul Gottfried
Topics: The War on Terrorism
In The Truth About Leo Strauss, Catherine and Michael Zuckert, both professors holding endowed chairs at the University of Notre Dame, have set out to vindicate the reputation of their mentor Leo Strauss. The results reveal both a detailed and sympathetic knowledge of Strauss’s teachings and the choice of eminently deserving targets for criticism.
In The Truth About Leo Strauss, Catherine and Michael Zuckert, both professors holding endowed chairs at the University of Notre Dame, have set out to vindicate the reputation of their mentor Leo Strauss. The results reveal both a detailed and sympathetic knowledge of Strauss’s teachings and the choice of eminently deserving targets for criticism.
"Conservatism, Democracy, and Foreign Policy" — Daniel J. Mahoney
Topics: The War on Terrorism
In a penetrating essay dating from 1948, the Hungarian political philosopher Aurel Kolnai wrote that in our time, a balanced defense of liberty should aim “to displace the spiritual stress from the ‘common man’ aspect of Democracy to its aspect of constitutionalism and of moral continuity with the high tradition of Antiquity, Christendom, and the half-surviving Liberal cultures of yesterday.”
In a penetrating essay dating from 1948, the Hungarian political philosopher Aurel Kolnai wrote that in our time, a balanced defense of liberty should aim “to displace the spiritual stress from the ‘common man’ aspect of Democracy to its aspect of constitutionalism and of moral continuity with the high tradition of Antiquity, Christendom, and the half-surviving Liberal cultures of yesterday.”
Reviews
Books:
World War IV: The Long Struggle Against Islamofascism, Norman Podhoretz
Topics: The War on Terrorism
Nowadays, being labeled a neoconservative can have a crippling and paralyzing effect, in both the political and academic sphere. The title has become correlated with the cancerous Iraqi political slaughter, synonymous with warmongering, and tied to all the Left hates about the Bush administration. In World War IV, Norman Podhortez, argues that America is currently engulfed in a worldwide, ideological and military battle reminiscent of the Cold War (which is WW III according to Podhoretz).
Topics: The War on Terrorism
Nowadays, being labeled a neoconservative can have a crippling and paralyzing effect, in both the political and academic sphere. The title has become correlated with the cancerous Iraqi political slaughter, synonymous with warmongering, and tied to all the Left hates about the Bush administration. In World War IV, Norman Podhortez, argues that America is currently engulfed in a worldwide, ideological and military battle reminiscent of the Cold War (which is WW III according to Podhoretz).
Magazines and Journals:
The Atlantic Monthly, The Atlantic Monthly Group
Topics: National Missile Defense; People's Republic of China; War in Iraq
As The Atlantic Monthly celebrates its 150th year of publication, it continues to live up to a proud legacy that includes printing works by Dickinson, Twain, Holmes, Roosevelt, Kennedy, King, and Wilson, among others.
Topics: National Missile Defense; People's Republic of China; War in Iraq
As The Atlantic Monthly celebrates its 150th year of publication, it continues to live up to a proud legacy that includes printing works by Dickinson, Twain, Holmes, Roosevelt, Kennedy, King, and Wilson, among others.
WQ: The Wilson Quarterly, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Topics: National Missile Defense; People's Republic of China; War in Iraq
A seasonal journal "Surveying the World of Ideas" in politics and policy, culture, religion, and science. Published by the non-partisan Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars since 1976.
Official Documents and Reports:
Missile Defense, the Space Relationship, and the Twenty-first Century, Independent Working Group
Topics: National Missile Defense
This report provides an assessment of missile defense requirements beyond the limited ground-based system currently being deployed, together with opportunities to benefit from existing and new technological opportunities. More specifically, it is intended to provide a greater understanding of proven technology options that should form the basis for deployment of an innovative missile defense that draws upon the legacy of technologies developed during the Strategic Defense Initiative program of the Reagan administration and the first Bush administration.
Topics: National Missile Defense
This report provides an assessment of missile defense requirements beyond the limited ground-based system currently being deployed, together with opportunities to benefit from existing and new technological opportunities. More specifically, it is intended to provide a greater understanding of proven technology options that should form the basis for deployment of an innovative missile defense that draws upon the legacy of technologies developed during the Strategic Defense Initiative program of the Reagan administration and the first Bush administration.
National Strategy for Victory in Iraq, National Security Council
Topics: War in Iraq
Released in November 2005 and viewed by many as a response to growing criticism about the war in Iraq, President Bush's National Strategy for Victory in Iraq outlines the strategy for winning the peace, rebuts calls for a timetable for withdrawal, and defines victory in Iraq.
Online Lectures
Civil War Nightmares: More Threatening than Interstate Conflicts, Steven David
Topics: The War on Terrorism
In an interesting and well-organized presentation, Dr. Steven David makes a strong case for American interest in numerous interstate scenarios. Possible civil wars in countries such as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico could have stunning and catastrophic results on the United States and the world.
Topics: The War on Terrorism
In an interesting and well-organized presentation, Dr. Steven David makes a strong case for American interest in numerous interstate scenarios. Possible civil wars in countries such as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Mexico could have stunning and catastrophic results on the United States and the world.
Global Security Risk and the Markets, Roger Robinson
Topics: The War on Terrorism
As President and CEO of Conflict Securities Advisory Group, Inc., Mr. Roger Robinson offers an expert view of the complicated post-9/11 investment world. He implores the young journalists in the audience to investigate the portfolios of their parents, schools, and retirement accounts in order to divest from terrorist-supporting nations