On the threshold of a new century, the United States is confronted by a world in the throes of fundamental and unprecedented change. While some threats to US security appear to be abating, other complex and dangerous challenges are emerging. These include terrorism, trafficking in illicit drugs, proliferation of sophisticated weaponry in potentially hostile developing nations, and regional instability that threatens democratic regimes. At the same time, the United States is seeking to reduce its reliance on nuclear arms. Together, these developments underscore the importance of conventional, and in particular, ground forces....
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By: T. V. Paul McGill University
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