Information on "Defense Budgets and Spending"
July 2013
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16 Jul 2013
Armaments Duplication in Europe: A Quantitative Assessment
Author: Valerio Briani
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper explores how European countries are hollowing out their militaries by not coordinating their defense spending. More on «Armaments Duplication in Europe: A Quantitative Assessment»
June 2013
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Jun 2013
The Seven Deadly Sins of Defense Spending
Author: David Barno, Nora Bensahel, Jacob Stokes, Joel Smith, Katherine Kidder
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This CNAS Report first analyzes seven areas of excessive US defense spending which, if reformed, could save the federal government between $340-490 billion over 10 years. More on «The Seven Deadly Sins of Defense Spending» -
Jun 2013
Army Industrial Operations
Author: Asif A Khan, Greg Pugnetti, Steve Donahue, Keith McDaniel, Hal Santarelli
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report reviews issues related to US Army Industrial Operations’ carryover of work and funding to the next fiscal year. More on «Army Industrial Operations»
May 2013
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23 May 2013
Deciphering Australia’s Defense Budget
Author: Mark Thomson
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
As this brief points out, the just-released Australian Defence White Paper's call for increased defense spending came as a surprise to many. More on «Deciphering Australia’s Defense Budget» -
17 May 2013
Department of Defense's Use of Contractors to Support Military Operations
Author: Moshe Schwartz, Jennifer Church
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report discusses the US Department of Defense's (DOD) use of contractors to support military operations, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan. More on «Department of Defense's Use of Contractors to Support Military Operations» -
May 2013
The 2014 NSS: Towards an Obama Doctrine?
Author: Martin Zapfe
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
In 2014 the Obama administration will publish its second National Security Strategy (NSS). More on «The 2014 NSS: Towards an Obama Doctrine?» -
May 2013
Managing the Military More Efficiently
Author: Matthew Leatherman, Barry Blechman, Russell Rumbaugh
Publisher: Henry L Stimson Center
This report is a compilation of recommendations made by many boards, commissions and study groups that have proposed efficiencies in how the US Department of Defense spends money. More on «Managing the Military More Efficiently» -
May 2013
Synergies between EU and NATO?
Author: Claudia Major, Christian Mölling
Publisher: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS)
This paper addresses the complexities surrounding the specialization of military capabilities in EU and NATO countries. More on «Synergies between EU and NATO?»
April 2013
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25 Apr 2013
Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides background information and potential issues for Congress on the US Navy’s irregular warfare (IW) and counterterrorism (CT) operations. More on «Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations» -
Apr 2013
Looking Beyond the Fog Bank: Fiscal Challenges Facing Defense
Author: Todd Harrison
Publisher: Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
In this brief, the author looks at the 2014 US defense budget and discusses the long-term structural issues the Pentagon must address. More on «Looking Beyond the Fog Bank: Fiscal Challenges Facing Defense»
