The Army's combination of uncertainty about the nature of future warfare, excessive enthusiasm about technology and an inability to communicate a clear purpose may inhibit the production of new ground combat vehicles, just as it doomed the Future Combat Systems program fifteen months ago.

With his decision to cancel the Future Combat Systems family of ground combat vehicles, Defense Secretary Robert Gates has done the U.S. Army a grave disservice.

There are good reasons why some military systems get used and others collect dust.

As NATO summits go, this weekend's meeting of the alliance's members in Chicago may be memorable if only for being the least memorable one in recent history. Of course, quiet summits are not necessarily bad summits. 

The United States must ensure thatallies get access to fifth-generation aircraft.

A dedicated anthropologist"s death sparks controversy over the use of anthropology in counterinsurgency strategy.

How should the United States respond to a civil war in Korea?

Debate continues as to the success of the military surge and what it means forthe future of theArmy.