StatedForming — may evolve
National Defense
Audit and reform defense spending, modernize for 21st-century threats, strengthen alliances
Why we hold this
Audit and reform defense spending to get more capability per dollar. Modernize for 21st-century threats — cyber, space, AI — rather than fighting the last war. Strengthen alliances while insisting allies meet their commitments. Reserve military force for vital interests with clear objectives and exit strategies.
This position drives toward
Key Policy Points
- 1Comprehensive defense audit to eliminate waste and redundancy
- 2Shift investment toward cyber, space, AI, and emerging technology capabilities
- 3Strengthen NATO and Indo-Pacific alliances while demanding fair burden-sharing
- 4Clear criteria for military intervention: vital interest, achievable objective, exit strategy
- 5Invest in diplomacy and development as cost-effective complements to military power
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