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2 days ago, 14/05/2012 at 10:26 | 0 comments
As we head into the summer, I went back to some of the great reads of the last century in fiction. Some are famous and well known to generations of high school and college students -- but might deserve a re-read. Others are less well known to broad audiences.

3 weeks ago, 30/04/2012 at 15:23 | 0 comments

We've just concluded the two big warm-up events that have brought into focus what we'll be doing at the NATO Summit in mid-May, scheduled to be held in Chicago.

5 weeks ago, 17/04/2012 at 14:08 | 1 comments
In the world of security, we are generally focused on risk. We worry about the chances of war, the spread of weapons of mass destruction, the likelihood of a ballistic missile attack, or the possibility of a biological contagion. Understanding risk allows us to calculate how much we should spend on defense compared to what our potential opponents are spending.

28/03/2012 at 15:42 | 3 comments
I'm thinking about how to connect public and private efforts to create security. In this turbulent 21st century, security is not about creating walls. We won't deliver a secure world strictly from the barrel of a gun.

23/02/2012 at 15:05 | 5 comments
One of the most important things I do each year is to testify in front of the US Congress. I'm at home this weekend preparing carefully for this annual opportunity to lay out the challenges, linkages, and initiatives of U.S. European Command.

17/02/2012 at 13:44 | 0 comments
We're reducing the level of US forces in Europe -- it makes sense.
The United States and European militaries have a history of enduring partnerships and respect based on mutual core values and ideals including democracy, human rights, freedom of speech, and the right to liberty and justice for all. Though today's new fiscal reality and strategic guidance call for moderation and change, our commitment to European allies is unwavering.

13/02/2012 at 14:19 | 0 comments
I've just returned from a three day visit to Afghanistan. As always, Afghanistan presents a mixed picture; but I remain cautiously optimistic that we can execute our planned transition to Afghan security responsibility across the country by the end of 2014. We are continuing to build on a successful 2011 from a security perspective.

06/02/2012 at 8:59 | 0 comments
Ah, the Munich Security Conference. Certainly the most prestigious of all the global security conferences, with routine appearances by heads of government, Defense and other ministers of state, brilliant academics, journalists and even a few Admirals and Generals.