John IsaacsMay 30 Missile Defense Test: What it is and what it is notMissile defense critics and supporters can agree that the May 30 test apparently was a success –- pending further evaluation by the Missile…Jun 5, 2017Jun 5, 2017
John IsaacsPentagon’s Go-To Excuse for Spending: Readiness CrisisOn March 16, Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH) held a hearing of his Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee focusing on what he depicts as…Mar 17, 2017Mar 17, 2017
John IsaacsTrump or Tillerson’s Nuclear Diplomacy?Former ExxonMobil executive Rex Tillerson, recently approved to be the United States Secretary of State, remains a controversial choice…Feb 7, 2017Feb 7, 2017
John IsaacsTrump Tweet Tip of Wasteful Pentagon IcebergThe recent kerfuffle over President-elect Donald Trump’s tweet urging the cancellation of the plan to build two new Air Force One airplanes…Dec 7, 2016Dec 7, 2016
John IsaacsThe Art of the Deal: Russian StylePresident-elect Donald Trump has long bragged about his ability to negotiate good deals. The opening line of his 1987 book claims: “Deals…Nov 29, 2016Nov 29, 2016
John IsaacsThe Paradox of Nuclear Arms: Is the Cup Half Full or Half Empty?Looking at United States and world nuclear stockpiles, it is easy to see why there are widely divergent views about where we are more than…Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
John IsaacsNo First Use vs. First StrikeDonald Trump confused the nuclear doctrine of no first use of nuclear weapons and a first nuclear strike at his debate with Hillary Clinton…Oct 4, 2016Oct 4, 2016
John IsaacsReadiness Crisis or Accountability Crisis?House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) has campaigned relentlessly for increased Pentagon funding to combat what he…Aug 18, 2016Aug 18, 2016
John IsaacsPentagon Readiness Crisis: Where Should the Blame Be Placed?When the Senate recently considered the annual National Defense Authorization bill, the rhetoric was heated, particularly from Senators…Jun 21, 2016Jun 21, 2016
John IsaacsinThe PolicyThe Pentagon’s Trillion Dollar Sales JobRecently the Pentagon announced a 14-stop summer tour touting the troubled F-35 aircraft, designed to show its wares and convince the…Apr 7, 2016Apr 7, 2016
