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Books
All CDI books can be ordered by calling our Washington, D.C. office at (202) 332-0600, except where noted otherwise.
The 'Easternization' of Europe's Security Policy(72 pages). CDI Brussels Director Tomas Valasek and Olga Gyarfasova editors. In May 2004, the European Union grew to include eight former communist states. While the unstated purpose of EU enlargement is to remold Central and Eastern Europe in the Western image, the enlarged European Union will inevitably adopt an eastern flavor as new members begin to take part in shaping EU policies.
The Wastrels of Defense: How Congress Sabotages U.S. Security (282 pages, Oct. 2004). CDI Senior Advisor and veteran National Security Advisor Winslow Wheeler, argues that since Sept. 11, 2001, the conduct of the U.S. Congress has sunk to new depths and endangered the nation's security. Wheeler tells how members of Congress divert money from essential war-fighting accounts to pay for pork in their home states. For ordering information call 1 (800) 233-8736 or visit the Naval Institute Press.
Imperial America: The Bush Assault on the World Order (194 pages, Sept. 2003) From CDI Senior Fellow John Newhouse comes a timely and important account of the Bush administration's squandered foreign-policy opportunities - what it did and did not do during the run-up to the war in Iraq. Newhouse describes the ways in which America's relationship with much of the world went wrong after the events of Sept. 11, 2001, the moment when most nations were eager to accept U.S. leadership in a war against terrorism. Available from Knopf and through Amazon.com.
Challenging Conventional Wisdom: Debunking the Myths and Exposing Risks of Arms Export Reform (223 pages, June 2003) Edited by Tamar Gabelnick, former director of the Arms Sales Monitoring Project at the Federation of American Scientists, and Rachel Stohl, senior analyst at the Center for Defense Information, examines the growing momentum to overhaul the arms export control system. It describes special governmental support for the weapons industry; probes the justifications for major changes to the export system; examines the potential risks associated with these changes; and provides suggestions to strengthen the export control system. The book provides sound, factual research and analysis so that there can finally be an honest, comprehensive debate on this critical issue. Table of contents and introduction and conclusion available in Adobe Acrobat format. Was $29 / Now $25
C3: Nuclear Command, Control Cooperation (291 pages, May 2003) Author Col. (ret.) Valery Yarynich offers a comprehensive look at Russian and U.S. command, control and communications (C3) systems and doctrine, looking at the historic and technical rationales for the differing approaches of the two sides. He makes the case that the United States and Russia need to closely coordinate on C3 of their nuclear arsenals, not only to prevent mutual suspicion and spur further arms reductions, but also to protect against possible terrorist activities that could lead to accidental nuclear war. Table of Contents, Preface by Dr. Bruce Blair, and Introduction available on-line in Adobe Acrobat format. Was $35 / Now $30
Monographs & Reports
All CDI monographs can be ordered by calling our Washington, D.C. office at (202) 332-0600. Cost: $25/each unless marked otherwise.
NEW! Raising the Bar: Creating and Nurturing Adaptability in the Changing Face of War (144 pages, over-sized, December 2006) "Adaptability" has become a buzzword throughout the U.S. Army due to experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Army recognizes that in order to move toward becoming a "learning organization" where leaders practice adaptability, it will have to change its culture, particularly its leader development paradigm. Straus Military Reform Project Adviser Maj. Donald Vandergriff (U.S. Army, Ret.) provides an instructional guide for today's Army leadership in CDI's new monograph, Raising the Bar.$25.00
NEW! V-22 Osprey: Wonder Weapon or Widow Maker? (44 pages, December 2006) Faster than the fastest helicopter, able to leap vertically to lift troops and supplies to inaccessible locations behind enemy lines, the Osprey epitomizes a transformational super-craft able to swoop, raptor-like, onto an enemy with deadly results. But throughout the V-22’s development, 30 people have died—and now this glitch-plagued program that survived one cancellation and numerous design and operating problems is poised to reveal fundamental flaws that may cost even more lives. Straus Military Reform Project Adviser Lee Gaillard provides an in-depth analysis of the glitch-plagued V-22 Osprey aircraft in his new monograph, V-22 Osprey: Wonder Weapon or Widow Maker?$20.00
European Military Space Capabilities: A Primer (68 pages, May 2006) CDI Director Theresa Hitchens and Tomas Valasek, former director of the World Security Institute's Brussels Program, provide a unique look at Europe's burgeoning military space programs in their latest publication on European security policy. Traditionally a region that concentrated on civil and commercial space applications, this comprehensive guide shows how Europe’s collective and national space projects with military capabilities have grown considerably over the years. The authors note that the establishment of defensive posture in space underscores a desire of many European states to develop capabilities for strategic action independent of the United States. $25.00
Neither Shall the Sword (94 pages, January 2006) Col. Chet Richards (USAF, ret.), a long-time contributor to CDI’s published monographs, has written a new work on 4th generation warfare, the type of conflict America has been waging, and losing, in Iraq. To read the executive summary, please click here. Avaliable on Amazon.com or through CDI. $25.00
Future Security in Space: Charting a Cooperative Course (108 pages). CDI Director Theresa Hitchens details a comprehensive approach to the near- and mid-term problems facing users of outer space. The booklet describes the current threats to secure operations in space – degradation of the space environment, problems and misunderstandings caused by lack of transparency, and the lack of accepted rules of behavior – and recommends actions to mitigate those threats. The book is aimed at national policy-makers, international organizations, industry, NGOs and scientists; that is, at the broad spectrum of space stakeholders who have a collective interest in maintaining outer space as a "safe space" for the current and future benefit of mankind. $25.00
Terror in the Shadows: Trafficking in Money, Weapons and People (34 pages, Oct. 2004). CDI Senior Analyst Rachel Stohl, joins Douglas Farah, Ann Jordan and Lee Wolosky in examining how different commodities, different criminals and different continents are in fact closely linked through sophisticated international trafficking networks in small arms, money, diamonds and people. Available only from The Center for American Progress.
Contemporary Russian Military Journalism: Achievements, Problems, Perspectives (178 pages, July 2004). Editors: CDI Senior Fellow and Director of Russian and Asian Programs Nikolai Zlobin and Mikhail Pogorelyi of Center of War and Peace in Moscow. This book not only explains how the coverage of the military played a major role in the general movement toward freedom of the press in Russia, but also explores how media coverage challenged and changed the Armed Forces and government. $29.00
What if Space Were Weaponized? Possible Consequences for Crisis Scenarios (36 pages, July 2004) This CDI Space Security monograph reviews the the potentially disastrous affects of the employment of space weapons in possible future crises. The monograph overviews five "case studies" ranging from a conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan to the outbreak of a space war between India and Pakistan. Author Jeffrey Lewis argues that in many cases, the use of space weapons could lead to rapid escalation of hostilities -- possibly even to nuclear war. $15.00
Closing the Door: The U.S. Effort to Shield Itself from the International Criminal Court (72 pages, February 2004) The International Criminal Court (ICC) was created to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Established by the Rome Statute of 1998, the ICC is seen as a permanent alternative to the United Nations Security Council's ad hoc tribunals, such as those for Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia. Fearing increased vulnerability of U.S. personnel, the United States signlaed its opposition to the ICC in May 2002 and has since been in the process of cementing its prohibitory policy on that institution. $17.50
Honing the Sword: “Lessons Learned” from 9/11 and Afghanistan (134 pages, Feb. 2003) This monograph explores lessons learned from the attacks of 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan for both national security strategy and military force structure. It updates the broad national security review published by CDI in 2001 entitled Reforging the Sword: Forces for a 21st Century Security Strategy. The review recommends better balancing of the underxploited nonmilitary components of national security with the military component; of the underutilized potential of allies with U.S. forces; of underemployed ground forces with air power; and of underdeveloped military peacekeeping capabilities with heavy combat capabilities. Was $25 / Now $17.50
Security After 9/11: Strategy Choices and Budget Tradeoffs (45 pages, oversized, Jan. 2003) The White House issued a National Security Strategy document in 2002 that stated the nation's new foreign policy and national security policy goals. Are the choices it identifies the right choices, and how best should resources be allocated to reach those or alternative goals? This briefing book includes data and analysis of these topics by analysts from several research organizations, intended to help expand and deepen public debate on these issues. SOLD OUT -available in PDF only.
Mr. Smith is Dead: No One Stands in the Way as Congress Laces Post-Sept. 11 Defense Bills with Pork (49 pages, Nov. 2002) Winslow Wheeler (a.k.a. "Spartacus"), a CDI Visiting Fellow, formerly served as a senior analyst for national defense on the Senate Budget Committee. In this slim volume Wheeler presents a strong case that pork-barrel politics has become so excessive that Congress is undercutting national security, short-changing good programs and leaving our citizens and our troops more vulnerable than they have to be. Read the epilogue in Adobe Acrobat format here. $10
Less Talk, More Walk: Strengthening Homeland Security Now (32 pages, Nov. 2002) Author David Isenberg, an independent consultant on defense and security affairs, analyzes the defense of the U.S. homeland, in this new CDI publication. Preparedness, planning, organizational changes, communications and weapons of mass destruction are some of the many issues that are examined. Isenberg concludes there is plenty for Congress to do, and not enough immediate funding available. Executive Summary available in Adobe Acrobat format and in hardcopy for $10. Full version Was $25 / Now $17.50
Assessing the Threats (120 pages, July 2002) A review and comparison of emerging threat perceptions around the world in the wake of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Assessing the Threats examines strategic thinking in the United States, Western Europe, Russia and Northeast Asia. Edited by CDI Senior Fellow John Newhouse, the book features analysis by Newhouse, Thérèse Deplech, Alexei G. Arbatov, Dr. Ivan Safranchuk and Yoichi Funabashi. Evident from the five essays is a global concern about the proliferation of new methods for delivering nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Was $25 / Now $17.50
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Growing Pains: The Debate on the Next Round of NATO Enlargement (126 pages, May 2002) This book illuminates the many interlocking factors influencing the upcoming decision on the next round of NATO enlargement: security, military, strategic and political. Was $25 / Now $17.50
Homeland Security: A Competitive Strategies Approach (67 pages, April 2002) A unique and holistic framework for thinking about homeland security following the unfathomable terrorist acts of Sept. 11, 2001. Such a strategically based approach is obviously wanting at present. Flurries of proposals to protect almost every aspect of the nation’s infrastructure are proliferating farfaster than any real threats have emerged. Was $25 / Now $17.50
How Little is Enough? U.S. End-Use Monitoring and Oversight of the Weapons Trade (173 pages, Jan. 2002) Scoville Fellow Fleur A. Burke examines and analyzes U.S. end-use monitoring (EUM) programs and provides recommendations for their improvement. The release of this report comes at a time when oversight of weapons sales is crucial to national and international security. Executive Summary (48 pages, hardcopy $10)available on-line in Adobe Acrobat format. Full version was $25 / Now $17.50
Reforging the Sword (Full version: 162 pages / Condensed version: 66 pages, Sept. 2001) proposes an alternative U.S. military force for the first quarter of the 21st century - one designed to execute a new international security strategy that attempts to respond to the challenges of a changing world and also shape what that world will look like in 2025. Full Version and Condensed Version available on-line in Adobe Acrobat format. SOLD OUT -available in PDF only.
A Swift, Elusive Sword, Second Edition (84 pages, Feb. 2003) A study of national security and military strategy by Col. (Ret.) Chester Richards (USAF), suggests that ancient strategic wisdom may help solve the dilemma confronting the U.S. military: spending on defense exceeds that of any combination of potential adversaries, but the services still face cancellation of weapon systems and lack of funds for training, spares, and care and feeding of the troops. Richards suggests U.S. military leaders can break out of the "dollars equal defense" mindset, and create more effective forces. Was $25 / Now $17.50
Women on War: An International Anthology of Writings from Antiquity to the Present (March 2003) This all new edition from the Feminist Press, NY, is a timely collection by a brilliant assemblage of writers revealing women's unique perspectives on war. Seldom has literature more earnestly argued for world peace than in this international anthology, an eloquent response to global violence that features the work of social scientists, journalists, novelist, poets, essayists and ordinary citizens. It sweeps with authority through time and across national boundaries and ethnic divisions in search of "a science of peace." Featuring an essay by Theresa Hitchens, CDI Vice President. Visit the Feminist Press for more information. Edited and with an Introduction by Daniela Gioseffi.
The Week of Shame: Congress Wilts as the President Demands an Unclogged Road to War (20 pages, oversized, Jan. 2003) As U.S. President George W. Bush rallies domestic support for a possible war against Saddam Hussein, this new essay by former congressional staff member Winslow T. Wheeler, details how members of the House and Senate failed to act responsibly in debating the White House-drafted resolution seeking unprecedented war-making powers against Iraq. Read the opening pages here. (Available in hard copy upon request for $10).
World Military DataBase 2002 (83 pages, oversized) First published in 1995, the World Military DataBase is an up-to-date, fact-filled, easy to use guide to the U.S. military. The DataBase provides detailed information on military forces, personnel, budgets, deployments and security arrangements for the United States and around the world. Defense Week called the DataBase “... a plethora of military numbers, facts, figures, dollars and cents ...” Was $15 / Now $5
Videos
Arming the Heavens: The Push for Weapons in Space In a rush to seize "the new high ground," the United States is moving forward on plans to place weapons in space. This represents a significant break from the long-standing international policy of restraint towards arming the heavens. This shift has profound strategic, political, and economic implications. The time is now for a vigorous national debate. To order, visit www.azimuthmedai.org/arming.html
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The 'Easternization' of Europe's Security Policy (72 pages). CDI Brussels Director Tomas Valasek and Olga Gyarfasova editors. In May 2004, the European Union grew to include eight former communist states. While the unstated purpose of EU enlargement is to remold Central and Eastern Europe in the Western image, the enlarged European Union will inevitably adopt an eastern flavor as new members begin to take part in shaping EU policies.
The Wastrels of Defense: How Congress Sabotages U.S. Security (282 pages, Oct. 2004). CDI Senior Advisor and veteran National Security Advisor Winslow Wheeler, argues that since Sept. 11, 2001, the conduct of the U.S. Congress has sunk to new depths and endangered the nation's security. Wheeler tells how members of Congress divert money from essential war-fighting accounts to pay for pork in their home states. For ordering information call 1 (800) 233-8736 or visit the 
Imperial America: The Bush Assault on the World Order (194 pages, Sept. 2003) From CDI Senior Fellow John Newhouse comes a timely and important account of the Bush administration's squandered foreign-policy opportunities - what it did and did not do during the run-up to the war in Iraq. Newhouse describes the ways in which America's relationship with much of the world went wrong after the events of Sept. 11, 2001, the moment when most nations were eager to accept U.S. leadership in a war against terrorism. Available from 
Challenging Conventional Wisdom: Debunking the Myths and Exposing Risks of Arms Export Reform (223 pages, June 2003) E
C3: Nuclear Command, Control Cooperation (291 pages, May 2003) Author Col. (ret.) Valery Yarynich offers a comprehensive look at Russian and U.S. command, control and communications (C3) systems and doctrine, looking at the historic and technical rationales for the differing approaches of the two sides. He makes the case that the United States and Russia need to closely coordinate on C3 of their nuclear arsenals, not only to prevent mutual suspicion and spur further arms reductions, but also to protect against possible terrorist activities that could lead to accidental nuclear war. 
NEW! Raising the Bar: Creating and Nurturing Adaptability in the Changing Face of War (144 pages, over-sized, December 2006) "Adaptability" has become a buzzword throughout the U.S. Army due to experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Army recognizes that in order to move toward becoming a "learning organization" where leaders practice adaptability, it will have to change its culture, particularly its leader development paradigm. Straus Military Reform Project Adviser Maj. Donald Vandergriff (U.S. Army, Ret.) provides an instructional guide for today's Army leadership in CDI's new monograph, Raising the Bar. 
NEW! V-22 Osprey: Wonder Weapon or Widow Maker? (44 pages, December 2006) Faster than the fastest helicopter, able to leap vertically to lift troops and supplies to inaccessible locations behind enemy lines, the Osprey epitomizes a transformational super-craft able to swoop, raptor-like, onto an enemy with deadly results. But throughout the V-22’s development, 30 people have died—and now this glitch-plagued program that survived one cancellation and numerous design and operating problems is poised to reveal fundamental flaws that may cost even more lives. Straus Military Reform Project Adviser Lee Gaillard provides an in-depth analysis of the glitch-plagued V-22 Osprey aircraft in his new monograph, V-22 Osprey: Wonder Weapon or Widow Maker? 
European Military Space Capabilities: A Primer (68 pages, May 2006) CDI Director Theresa Hitchens and Tomas Valasek, former director of the World Security Institute's Brussels Program, provide a unique look at Europe's burgeoning military space programs in their latest publication on European security policy. Traditionally a region that concentrated on civil and commercial space applications, this comprehensive guide shows how Europe’s collective and national space projects with military capabilities have grown considerably over the years. The authors note that the establishment of defensive posture in space underscores a desire of many European states to develop capabilities for strategic action independent of the United States. 
Neither Shall the Sword (94 pages, January 2006) Col. Chet Richards (USAF, ret.), a long-time contributor to CDI’s published monographs, has written a new work on 4th generation warfare, the type of conflict America has been waging, and losing, in Iraq. To read the executive summary, please 
Future Security in Space: Charting a Cooperative Course (108 pages). CDI Director Theresa Hitchens details a comprehensive approach to the near- and mid-term problems facing users of outer space. The booklet describes the current threats to secure operations in space – degradation of the space environment, problems and misunderstandings caused by lack of transparency, and the lack of accepted rules of behavior – and recommends actions to mitigate those threats. The book is aimed at national policy-makers, international organizations, industry, NGOs and scientists; that is, at the broad spectrum of space stakeholders who have a collective interest in maintaining outer space as a "safe space" for the current and future benefit of mankind. 
Contemporary Russian Military Journalism: Achievements, Problems, Perspectives (178 pages, July 2004). Editors: CDI Senior Fellow and Director of Russian and Asian Programs Nikolai Zlobin and Mikhail Pogorelyi of Center of War and Peace in Moscow. This book not only explains how the coverage of the military played a major role in the general movement toward freedom of the press in Russia, but also explores how media coverage challenged and changed the Armed Forces and government. 
What if Space Were Weaponized? Possible Consequences for Crisis Scenarios (36 pages, July 2004) This CDI Space Security monograph reviews the the potentially disastrous affects of the employment of space weapons in possible future crises. The monograph overviews five "case studies" ranging from a conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan to the outbreak of a space war between India and Pakistan. Author Jeffrey Lewis argues that in many cases, the use of space weapons could lead to rapid escalation of hostilities -- possibly even to nuclear war. 
Closing the Door: The U.S. Effort to Shield Itself from the International Criminal Court (72 pages, February 2004) The International Criminal Court (ICC) was created to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Established by the Rome Statute of 1998, the ICC is seen as a permanent alternative to the United Nations Security Council's ad hoc tribunals, such as those for Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia. Fearing increased vulnerability of U.S. personnel, the United States signlaed its opposition to the ICC in May 2002 and has since been in the process of cementing its prohibitory policy on that institution. 
Honing the Sword: “Lessons Learned” from 9/11 and Afghanistan (134 pages, Feb. 2003) This monograph explores lessons learned from the attacks of 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan for both national security strategy and military force structure. It updates the broad national security review published by CDI in 2001 entitled Reforging the Sword: Forces for a 21st Century Security Strategy. The review recommends better balancing of the underxploited nonmilitary components of national security with the military component; of the underutilized potential of allies with U.S. forces; of underemployed ground forces with air power; and of underdeveloped military peacekeeping capabilities with heavy combat capabilities. Was $25 / Now $17.50
Security After 9/11: Strategy Choices and Budget Tradeoffs
Mr. Smith is Dead: No One Stands in the Way as Congress Laces Post-Sept. 11 Defense Bills with Pork (49 pages, Nov. 2002) Winslow Wheeler (a.k.a. "Spartacus"), a CDI Visiting Fellow, formerly served as a senior analyst for national defense on the Senate Budget Committee. In this slim volume Wheeler presents a strong case that pork-barrel politics has become so excessive that Congress is undercutting national security, short-changing good programs and leaving our citizens and our troops more vulnerable than they have to be. Read the epilogue in Adobe Acrobat format 
Less Talk, More Walk: Strengthening Homeland Security Now (32 pages, Nov. 2002) Author David Isenberg, an independent consultant on defense and security affairs, analyzes the defense of the U.S. homeland, in this new CDI publication. Preparedness, planning, organizational changes, communications and weapons of mass destruction are some of the many issues that are examined. Isenberg concludes there is plenty for Congress to do, and not enough immediate funding available. 
Assessing the Threats (120 pages, July 2002) A review and comparison of emerging threat perceptions around the world in the wake of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Assessing the Threats examines strategic thinking in the United States, Western Europe, Russia and Northeast Asia. Edited by CDI Senior Fellow John Newhouse, the book features analysis by Newhouse, Thérèse Deplech, Alexei G. Arbatov, Dr. Ivan Safranchuk and Yoichi Funabashi. Evident from the five essays is a global concern about the proliferation of new methods for delivering nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Was $25 / Now $17.50
Growing Pains: 
Homeland Security: A Competitive Strategies Approach (67 pages, April 2002) A unique and holistic framework for thinking about homeland security following the unfathomable terrorist acts of Sept. 11, 2001. Such a strategically based approach is obviously wanting at present. Flurries of proposals to protect almost every aspect of the nation’s infrastructure are proliferating farfaster than any real threats have emerged. Was $25 / Now $17.50
How Little is Enough? U.S. End-Use Monitoring and Oversight of the Weapons Trade (173 pages, Jan. 2002) 
Reforging the Sword (Full version: 162 pages / Condensed version: 66 pages, Sept. 2001) proposes an alternative U.S. military force for the first quarter of the 21st century - one designed to execute a new international security strategy that attempts to respond to the challenges of a changing world and also shape what that world will look like in 2025. 
A Swift, Elusive Sword, Second Edition (84 pages, Feb. 2003) A study of national security and military strategy by Col. (Ret.) Chester Richards (USAF), suggests that ancient strategic wisdom may help solve the dilemma confronting the U.S. military: spending on defense exceeds that of any combination of potential adversaries, but the services still face cancellation of weapon systems and lack of funds for training, spares, and care and feeding of the troops. Richards suggests U.S. military leaders can break out of the "dollars equal defense" mindset, and create more effective forces. Was $25 / Now $17.50
Women on War: An International Anthology of Writings from Antiquity to the Present
The Week of Shame: Congress Wilts as the President Demands an Unclogged Road to War (20 pages, oversized, Jan. 2003) As U.S. President George W. Bush rallies domestic support for a possible war against Saddam Hussein, this new essay by former congressional staff member Winslow T. Wheeler, details how members of the House and Senate failed to act responsibly in debating the White House-drafted resolution seeking unprecedented war-making powers against Iraq. Read the opening pages 
World Military DataBase 2002 (83 pages, oversized) First published in 1995, the World Military DataBase is an up-to-date, fact-filled, easy to use guide to the U.S. military. The DataBase provides detailed information on military forces, personnel, budgets, deployments and security arrangements for the United States and around the world. Defense Week called the DataBase “... a plethora of military numbers, facts, figures, dollars and cents ...” Was $15 / Now $5
Arming the Heavens: The Push for Weapons in Space
Gen. Anthony Zinni, USMC (Ret.) On Iraq: