Navigating the Fiscal Storm: A New Course for U.S. National Defense - LewRockwell

Navigating the Fiscal Storm: A New Course for U.S. National Defense - LewRockwell: The United States is sailing through turbulent waters: the post-Cold War unipolar moment has passed, and the 21st-century geopolitical landscape is shaped by sweeping social, political, and technological change. Our current defense policy, a relic from a bygone era, is an expensive and ill-fitting suit that no longer serves its purpose. The fiscal storm is upon us, and profound changes are needed to right the ship. The Defense Elephant in the Room The realization that the United States is in fiscal free fall is beginning to sink in. An economic crisis looms, one that bailouts and quantitative easing cannot stop. … Continue reading →