Speaking at the 42nd Annual Munich Conference on Security Policy last week, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told world leaders that terrorists “are on the defensive” but added that it will take a concerted effort by all nations to “succeed in the war on terror.” He added, “Most of the people in the Middle East do not share the violent ideology of al Qaeda or other violent extremists.” NATO countries must move ahead with making sure efforts to stop terror prevail, including ensuring the success of the nonproliferation security initiative, training the security forces of developing nations, and working in the Caucasus and Central Asia through Partnership for Peace programs.
With key members of Congress wavering on the possibility of a $350 billion defense reconciliation bill, defense experts told Air & Space Forces Magazine that the Pentagon is likely drawing up budget backup plans—but such plans would face hard choices between high-end weapons and low-cost drones and other programs in…