Top Features
Restoring Military Power
Lawrence Korb and Max Bergmann outline a new strategic direction to prepare the U.S. military to face 21st century challenges.
Caught Off Guard
Report examines the overuse of 16 Enhanced National Guard Brigades and outlines recommendations for the Guard's future.
Beyond the Call of Duty
Lawrence Korb, Peter Rundlet, and Max Bergmann provide a review of the overuse of the Army in the administration's war of choice in Iraq.Other U.S. Military Features
June 30, 2008
Humanity as a Weapon of War
The second in a series of reports on sustainable security outlines critical elements of a successful civil-military approach to development.
June 4, 2008
Support the Troops?
Scott Lilly on how the Bush administration has consistently neglected and opposed supporting the troops, despite its rhetoric.
June 2, 2008
Remembering General William E. Odom
Lawrence Korb on the passing of Lt. Gen. William Odom, who for years spoke out against the Bush administration's Iraq and Iran policies.
May 30, 2008
Three Progressive Foreign Policy Proposals That Respond to the Challenges of Our Time
William Galston, John Irons, and Lawrence Korb discuss progressive foreign policy proposals for post-Cold War America.
May 23, 2008
Honoring Our Veterans on Memorial Day
A by-the-numbers look at the men and women who have served our country and are still in need of services to improve their quality of life.
May 22, 2008
Think Again: There They Go Again: The “Pro-Military” Conservatives
Conservatives claim to be pro-military, but how has President Bush's conservative administration treated those in the military?
May 21, 2008
Congress Must Ask General Petraeus Tough Questions
There are several key questions that lawmakers should ask General Petraeus so that the American people can be assured that General Petraeus’ CENTCOM appointment will serve their interests.
May 20, 2008
Embracing New Role
Quietly, and perhaps without fully realizing it, the U.S. military has begun embracing a new, wide-ranging international role that will compel it to intervene in many countries throughout the world. Yet this is a role that virtually every country would support and one that should be widely embraced here as well: the role of global first responder.
May 13, 2008
Interactive Map: What Are You Paying for the War?
See how much taxpayers in each state could now be paying based on the president's new request to fund operations in Iraq through the end of the year.
May 9, 2008
These Aren't Reagan's Ground Forces
Lawrence J. Korb responds to a recent op-ed in the Washington Times that gives a misleading portrayal of the quality of our ground forces.
April 23, 2008
Petraeus Appointment Raises Questions
General Petraeus’ prospective appointment as the head of the U.S. central command raises concerns of objectivity and the future, writes Lawrence Korb.
April 16, 2008
No Bang for the Buck
Lack of contracting oversight, epitomized by contracts to Efraim Diveroli's AEY, is hurting the mission in Afghanistan, write Lawrence Korb and Colin Cookman.
April 16, 2008
The State of America's Ground Forces
Lawrence J. Korb testifies before the House Armed Forces Subcommittee on Readiness and Air Land Forces.
April 9, 2008
Homeless Veterans by the Numbers
CAP examines the problem of homelessness among veterans and what can be done as House Veterans Affairs Committee gathers for hearing on the issue.
April 7, 2008
Veterans' Mental Health by the Numbers
CAP takes a by the numbers look at the mental health toll on our veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan and why improvements are needed.
April 2, 2008
The Creation of a Home Guard for Domestic Preparedness
March 24, 2008
Share the Burden: Making Economic and Patriotic Sacrifices
President George W. Bush's recent budget request to Congress proposes that more than $2 trillion of tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 be made permanent - and it requests almost $200 billion in new funding for continuing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. When Congress considers these requests, it should also consider the sacrifices being asked of the men and women of our armed forces and their families, all of whom are carrying a disproportionate burden of waging a war with deficit spending.
March 20, 2008
Buying American: Congress Should Keep Contracts Fair
Carter and Korb debate whether Congress should safeguard U.S. manufacturing by ensuring military contracts go to domestic firms, or leave it up to the military. Earlier this week, they discussed the legality of evidence gleaned from torture, asked to what extent Congress should intervene in military affairs, and wondered whether Adm. William J. Fallon was right to disagree publicly with his civilian commander. On Friday, they'll conclude their Dust-Up by discussing how the military should prepare itself for future war and conflict.
March 19, 2008
An Easy Answer Muddled by this Administration
Phil is correct to say that torture in any way, shape or form by any agent of the U.S. government -- including private contractors -- is not only wrong but counterproductive and should not be admissible as evidence against a defendant. In theory, every political, military and diplomatic agent of the U.S. government would agree with that. The real issue is agreeing on what constitutes torture.
March 14, 2008
Petraeus Shouldn't Be a Solo Act
On April 8 and 9, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus will present his assessment of the security situation in Iraq to Congress. But if Petraeus is again allowed to testify without his superior officers, as he did last September, neither Congress nor the American people will be receiving the complete picture.
March 4, 2008
Declaration of Principles: Future United States Commitment to Iraq
CAP's Lawrence Korb testifies before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on the U.S.-Iraq Declaration of Principles agreement.
February 28, 2008
Restoring America's Military After Iraq
Experts discuss strategies for rebuilding the overstretched American military to address the evolving nature of warfare.
February 20, 2008
Major Weapon Systems Are Another Victim of Iraq
Despite record defense budgets, the war in Iraq continues to erode U.S. military readiness, writes Scott Lilly.
February 5, 2008
New U.S. Leaders to Withdraw Troops from Iraq to Improve Security at Home
Pravda.Ru has interviewed two American military experts Andrew J. Grotto and P.J. Crowley to find out the western point of view on the subject. Andrew J. Grotto is Senior National Security Analyst at the Center for American Progress. P.J. Crowley is Senior Fellow and Director of Homeland Security at the Center for American Progress.
February 4, 2008
The Surge Isn't Working: Pulse on Iraq
CAP documents the growing consensus among experts that the unsustainable surge has failed to meet its primary objectives.
February 1, 2008
Changing To Meet New Challenges
New report from the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves shows that we must adapt to meet modern day challenges, says P.J. Crowley.
January 28, 2008
No Virtue in Necessity: Bush Misleads on Troop Withdrawals
The president claims troop withdrawals indicate success. In fact, they leave out of necessity, exposing how the surge leaves us less safe.
January 17, 2008
After the Surge: U.S. Army Chief of Staff Casey Is Right to Be Worried
Army Chief of Staff Casey highlights why Bush’s “surge” strategy leaves our nation more vulnerable, write Larry Korb and Brian Katulis.
January 15, 2008
The Cost of The Next 10 Years in Iraq
Iraqi defense minister asks for a long-term commitment, and Sec. Rice applauds Iraqi government on law full of loopholes and caveats.
January 11, 2008
Tangled Tapes: Spliced Video Gives False View of Hormuz Incident
President Bush brandishes misleading video of Iranian actions in the Straits of Hormuz amid his Middle East Trip, writes Joseph Cirincione.
December 21, 2007
Public Opinion Snapshot: Military Families Are Fed Up
Polls show that veterans and their families are sick and tired of the Bush administration’s remarkably poor job of helping them out.
December 20, 2007
Quality of Life in the Military
The White House has not adequately reciprocated service members’ commitment; data shows danger in finances, health, mental stability, and family life.
December 10, 2007
Six Questions for Secretary Gates
Caroline Wadhams outlines key questions that Congress should ask Sec. Gates as he testifies tomorrow on Afghanistan before the House Armed Services Committee.
December 10, 2007
40 Reasons to Reengage in Afghanistan
The mission in Afghanistan is in jeopardy, and we cannot afford to lose. The good news is that we can succeed if we reengage.
November 20, 2007
Giving Thanks
This year, CAP is grateful to the over 200,000 brave men and women serving our country on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan.
November 15, 2007
Think Again: Liberals and Veterans: Welcome Back
A new G.I. bill would be progressivism at its best; our veterans deserve our full respect, and we can reshape America in this image.
November 14, 2007
Guard Deployments Unsustainable
November 9, 2007
Remembering Heroes on Veterans Day
This Sunday, November 11, we remember the millions who have served both at home and abroad.
November 9, 2007
Veterans Health Care by the Numbers
Wounded men and women are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan only to find a health care system in desperate need of modernization.
November 7, 2007
Broken Contract: The Limits of the All-Volunteer Army
One of the lessons of Iraq is that our nation’s All-Volunteer Army has suffered significant long-term damage waging a long war it was not designed to fight.
November 6, 2007
The Forgotten Front
Wadhams and Korb outline critical challenges in Afghanistan and solutions for refocusing U.S. efforts on the primary front in the war on terror.
October 25, 2007
More Wasteful Pentagon Spending
October 17, 2007
Tensions Peak in Northern Iraq
Escalating tensions on Iraq's northern border strengthen the case for a strategic reset of policy in Iraq and the Middle East, says Brian Katulis.
October 12, 2007
America's Overstretched Army
October 9, 2007
Combat-Ready? Sir, No, Sir.
Army Chief General George Casey admits that forces in Iraq are overextended and may be unprepared to meet new challenges on domestic and foreign fronts.
October 5, 2007
Afghanistan, Six Years Later
A new video and plan from CAP detail a strategy to shift our priorities back to fighting terrorism where it began.
October 2, 2007
Shining Light on Blackwater USA
Private security contractor Blackwater USA faces congressional scrutiny after years of operating under the radar in Iraq.
October 1, 2007
Overseeing Afghanistan’s Reconstruction
New oversight position would renew commitment to securing Afghanistan and ensuring that it does not again become a safe haven for terrorists.
September 29, 2007