.Brad Bowman: "The United States has assembled an extraordinary amount of combat power in the Middle East. The effectiveness of those deployments in deterring Iranian aggression will depend largely on whether Tehran believes the Biden administration’s deployments are simply

The White House signals long-term support for Israel, hoping to avert a regional war, The New York Times' Lara Jakes reports. Appreciated the opportunity to share my thoughts for this story. nytimes.com/live/2024/08/2…

Taliban bans the sound of women’s voices singing or reading in public, CNN reports. That's obviously deplorable. But it is sadly predictable. How many of members of Congress and others who are rightly outraged by this news also called for the military to withdraw from

“We are sending extraordinary combat power to the region to deter a wider regional war...that’s an important message from the world’s leading military power as Israel confronts extraordinary threats.” — Brad Bowman in The New York Times: nytimes.com/live/2024/08/2…

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Red Sea Environmental Crisis Brewing After Houthi Attack New analysis by Brad Bowman and Ahmad Sharawi: fdd.org/analysis/2024/…

The unfortunate reality is that Iran and its terror proxies have looked at events in Gaza since October 7 and likely concluded that human shields work as a tool of political warfare designed to isolate and demonize Israel. So, we should not be surprised if Hezbollah is working

"Increased defense spending by NATO allies is a worthy & necessary goal. The same is true of Taiwan. Yet in both theaters there are smart & less-smart ways to encourage partners to spend more on defense." -Mark Montgomery, Brad Bowman FDD wsj.com/opinion/can-ta…

Can Taiwan count on the U.S. if Trump wins? The race to curry favor with the former president is leading some Republican foreign-policy experts in disturbing directions, write Mark Montgomery and Brad Bowman on.wsj.com/3T9yl0Z

Taiwan needs a U.S. policy of peace through strength. Mark Montgomery and Brad Bowman in The Wall Street Journal: wsj.com/opinion/can-ta…

Bridge, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on our Wall Street Journal Opinion piece today. I consider you one of the most influential voices on U.S. defense policy in the Pacific. That is why we felt compelled to respond to your recent commentary. I appreciated our podcast discussion on

Threatening to abandon Taiwan is misguided and dangerous. It undermines American deterrence and increases the chances of Chinese aggression against the island, which could lead to a catastrophic war, write Mark Montgomery and Brad Bowman: wsj.com/opinion/can-ta…

Deterring Iran’s Dash to the Bomb New FDD Monograph by Orde F. Kittrie, Brad Bowman, and Behnam Ben Taleblu: fdd.org/analysis/2024/…

U.S. lawmakers should enact a defense budget that meets the Indo-Pacific Command’s requirements related to a major war over Taiwan. Congress should consider establishing a separate fund for which U.S. services can compete to provide those requirements —Mark Montgomery &

Adversaries and the Army: A Conversation with the U.S. Army Chief of Staff I sit down with General Randy George to discuss the conflicts in Ukraine & the Middle East, the changing character of war, & what he’s doing to ensure the U.S. Army is ready. 🎧👇 fdd.org/podcasts/2024/…

.Brad Bowman: "The Iranian-backed Houthis are trying to perpetrate one of the worst environmental tragedies we have seen in decades. Those who understand the importance of international trade and freedom of navigation, as well as those who believe in protecting the environment

Adversaries and the Army: A Conversation with #USArmy's Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. In this podcast, Gen. George talks the state of the Army, and the need to transform, to stay ready for the modern battlefield. Listen here ⤵️ fdd.org/category/analy…

.Brad Bowman: "Effective policy requires decision-makers to objectively assess whether the current policy is working. Well, the jury is in, and the administration’s current approach toward the Houthis and their Iranian benefactors is not working. Despite notable efforts by the

What happened in U.S. defense policy and strategy in August? Here are some highlights in my monthly 250-word assessment: fdd.org/analysis/2024/…