Harvard National Security Fellow Fred D. Taylor, Jr. suggests the government take a more active role in promoting quality software design and development.
U.S. Intelligence Budget Request Revealed
By Brian Clampitt —
This year’s budget request included the overall number for intelligence for the first time in over 60 years.
Revising the Emergency Provisions of Egypt’s Constitution
Jacob Turner suggests revisions to Egypt’s Constitution that could help ensure a stable transition to democratic government.
Dealing with Burma’s Nuclear Weapons Exploration
Three Harvard National Security Fellows analyze the possibility of nuclear weapons proliferation in Burma
Piracy Presents Opportunity for NATO-Russia Cooperation
By Ronak D. Desai —
Combating the scourge of maritime piracy has emerged as a promising area of cooperation between NATO and the Russian Federation.
Drafts and Mercenaries
By John Thorlin — Should the United States reinstitute the draft? In the Summer 2010 edition of the Yale Journal of International Affairs, Dr. Joseph Vasquez questions the wisdom of using private military contractors (PMCs) and suggests that reinstitution of the draft might be preferable on moral and economic grounds. He cites a 2007 shooting […]