Dust-Up: America's military power

May 4, 2007

Dust-Up

Leaner, meaner military

Wrapping up our week, today our two Iraq veterans discuss how Donald Rumsfeld's model of a lighter, faster Armed Forces has worked out in practice. Previously, they debated whether the surge is working, the pros and cons of involuntary service, the overstretched services and the need for a larger military.

May 3, 2007

Dust-Up

Surge or purge?

Today, the two Iraq veterans discuss the military options in Iraq. Previously, they debated involuntary service, the overstretched services and the need for a larger military. Tomorrow they'll discuss the leaner/meaner model of warfare.

May 2, 2007

Dust-Up

Draft or no draft?

Today, Carter and Bay discuss involuntary service. Previously, they debated the overstretched services and the need for a larger military. Later in the week, they'll discuss the surge and the leaner/meaner model of warfare.

May 1, 2007

Dust-Up

When is an army broken?

Today, Carter and Bay address the overstretched services. Yesterday, the discussed whether the United States needs a larger military. Later in the week, they'll debate mass conscription, the surge, and the leaner/meaner model of warfare.

April 30, 2007

Dust-Up

Warriors at the limit

Today, Carter and Bay address the question that underlies nearly all foreign policy debates. Later in the week, they'll debate the state of the armed forces today, mass conscription, the surge, and the leaner/meaner model of warfare.