Policy issues

Drone warfare is rapidly changing the theories of offense–defense balance and is leading to what is called an “offense-dominated” world. Recent conflicts support that conclusion. Rapid development of a drone dominance program is needed to maintain American preponderance in the global balance of power as the United States faces an emergent multipolarity.

The Biden administration’s non-enforcement of the law, gutting of vetting processes, and evisceration of safeguards were all conscious choices that lost track of hundreds of thousands of children, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation, trafficking, and forced labor.

With the imposition of broad-based and increased tariffs, policymakers must grapple with the fact that opportunities for tariff evasion have also increased.

PEPFAR has been co-opted by the left to promote radical ideologies and to facilitate the murder of unborn children. As Congress conducts its FY2026 appropriations process, it should consider ending funding for PEPFAR and shifting responsibilities to host countries.