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Thursday, June 14, 2007

Great ideas about the future of American defense structure and policy.

As intelligent a breakdown of Defense policy that I've heard in some time. The bits about the Marine Corps made me smile, deep in my cold, dead heart. Funny, and smart.

"Strategic planner Thomas P.M. Barnett has advised US leaders on national security since the end of the Cold War. In this bracingly honest -- and very funny -- talk, Barnett outlines a solution for the foundering US military: Break it in two. One half makes war, and the other half builds the peace that follows. Spontaneous applause and a standing ovation underscore what Barnett said on his blog: 'Probably the best 20 minutes of speaking I have ever done.'"

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