| 单词 | military strength |
| 例句 | They knew that Germany did not yet have sufficient military strength to survive a war with either France or Britain, let alone the two of them combined. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He simply wasn’t sure that the United States had the military strength to take on so many formidable foes. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z It wasn't America's military strength that he worried about. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z Stalin had no intention of keeping the agreement, Sam said, but the deal gave the Soviets time to build up their military strength. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Once the world’s greatest imperial power, Britain clung to the idea that it had the military strength, the diplomatic skill and above all the ambition to shape far-flung parts of the globe. How the Dead Hand of Imperialism Continues to Influence World Politics 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z “If hard power is your economic and military strength, soft power is your cultural and intellectual influence,” he said. 2 Tony Winners Try to Upend Rodgers and Hammerstein 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z At the center of this movement is military strength: Confront! Style Invitational: Mess with our (or anyone else’s) heads 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z Tappers like Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly and Ginger Rogers are icons of America’s economic and military strength of the 1940s and 1950s. It’s got that swing 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Tolstoy looks at events from a historical distance, exploring the motivations of the destructive invasion – and for Russia’s eventual victory, despite Napoleon’s superior military strength. Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” can inspire those who fear Trump’s America 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z “We want to deter, avoid, and prevent conflict through our unquestioned military strength,” he asserted. Trump’s military nostalgia is influenced by the war movies of his youth 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z The Global Firepower Index, an online clearinghouse of nations’ military strength, places Israel fourth in the Middle East, behind Turkey, Egypt and Iran. War with Hamas a major test for reimagined Israel Defense Forces 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The administration has taken a hard line on North Korea, prioritising military strength and the threat of retaliation over dialogue and engagement. South Korea fears Hamas-style attack from the North 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Zelenskiy this week praised Ukraine's military for diminishing Moscow's military strength in the Black Sea through increased air and sea drone attacks on Russian military targets. Ukraine replaces special forces commander, removed officer wonders why 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Zelenskiy said his troops have succeeded in diminishing Moscow's military strength in the Black Sea, which he said with greater support from Kyiv's allies could lead to Ukraine's ultimate victory over Russia. Don't expect instant success, Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns as he rallies his troops 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Hezbollah's military strength is underpinned by a vast arsenal of rockets. Lebanon's Hezbollah: What weapons does it have? 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Raw military strength is only one piece of the equation. War with Hamas a major test for reimagined Israel Defense Forces 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z For decades, Hezbollah has been a significant force in Lebanon, wielding both political power and military strength — all while engaging in tit-for-tat skirmishes with Israel. What Is Hezbollah, the Group That Poses a Threat to Israel From the North? 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The US, South Korea, and Japan have often held military “exercises” in the area to remind North Korea of their military strength. North Korea Keeps Testing Dangerous Missiles 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z Despite the hugely disproportionate scale of China's economic and military strength, the psychological pressure does not seem to be working. Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z But if holding back assistance is out of question, Biden should be able to use America’s manifest interest in maintaining Israeli military strength as the basis of an argument against Netanyahu’s legislative overreach. How Biden should address Israel’s judiciary crisis | Bobby Ghosh 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The incident came on the day that a US nuclear missile submarine arrived in the South Korean port of Busan - a visible demonstration of US military strength that angered the North Koreans. Travis King: What we know so far about North Korea's detention of a US soldier 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z For decades, Hezbollah has been a significant force in Lebanon, wielding both political power and military strength — all while engaging in tit-for-tat skirmishes with its southern enemy, Israel. What Is Hezbollah, the Group That Poses a Threat to Israel From the North? 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The US, South Korea, and Japan have often held military “exercises” in the area to remind North Korea of their military strength. North Korea Keeps Testing Dangerous Missiles 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z The mercenary group's presence in Syria is relatively small at between 250 and 450 personnel, or roughly a tenth of the estimated Russian military strength, the two Syrian sources said. Exclusive: Syria brought Wagner Group fighters to heel as mutiny unfolded in Russia 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z He evidently lacks the military strength or political consensus to arrest somebody who started an armed mutiny against him. Crisis Abated 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z In the speech on Thursday, he made the case that the military strength of the United States was enhanced by the efforts to work collectively to confront challenges to freedom and democracy. Biden Makes Case for Global Alliances at Air Force Academy Commencement 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Likewise, the war had weakened Sparta’s cultural xenophobia and obsession with austerity, since controlling diplomatic alliances was as important as sheer military strength. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z First, no challengers in East Asia could match China in size, wealth, and military strength, so it had no need to compete with anyone. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Whoever had the military strength to impose law and order did so until they were displaced. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z While China’s influence and military strength in the region are growing rapidly, the U.S. remains the dominant military power. US Army chief seeks closer security ties with Indonesia amid tensions in South China Sea 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z “States are bolstering military strength in response to a deteriorating security environment, which they do not foresee improving in the near future.” Swedish think tank: Fears of Russia continue to spur worldwide military spending 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The goal of Chinese President Xi Jinping is to replace the United States as the world’s sole superpower, and a key to that goal is building up China’s military strength. Military expert warns China is waging a low-level war on America 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Anxiety about China's growing military strength has become a rare point of bipartisan agreement in Washington. Analysis: How a U.S. budget dispute imperils funding for Taiwan weapons 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Carter's policy was based on "weakness and illusion" and should be replaced "with one founded on improved military strength," Reagan criticized. Jimmy Carter's lasting Cold War legacy: His human rights focus helped dismantle Soviet Union 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z “We have a responsibility to protect taxpayer dollars without compromising our military strength and readiness. This Congress, I believe we will achieve both.” Bob Good, emboldened after speaker fight, gears up for debt limit battle 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, skepticism of the merits of military strength had enabled a long post-Cold War process of disarmament in Germany. Your Wednesday Briefing 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z In Germany, skepticism of the merits of military strength has enabled a long post-Cold War process of disarmament. Can Germany Be a Great Military Power Again? 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Researchers have long sought objective ways to assess the state of science, which is seen as vital to economic growth, national pride and military strength. What Happened to All of Science’s Big Breakthroughs? 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z He went on to express concern about the potentially detrimental impact being had on military strength. U.S. bases that housed Afghan refugees told they had to pay the bill 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Much depends on how Chinese officials perceive the balance of military strength in the region, which includes American forces, U.S. officials say. U.S. and Japan Say They Will Strengthen Military Cooperation 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z That would mean justifying Washington’s support for Ukraine not as an open-ended ideological mission but as a limited defense of national sovereignty and a demonstration of U.S. military strength. Opinion | How to shield Ukraine from America’s culture wars 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z President Yoon Suk-yeol is guided by the belief that the best way to stop the North is to respond with military strength. North Korea: What we can expect from Kim Jong-un in 2023 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Kim seems to have reached the conclusion that delivering on his promise of military strength is his best hope for economic gains, by exchanging part of his arsenal for sanctions relief. North Korea wants dollars. It’s a sign of trouble 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. is at a pivotal point with China and will need military strength to ensure that American values, not Beijing’s, set global norms in the 21st century. China blasts US report, reiterates ‘no 1st use’ nuke policy 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z While China’s influence and military strength in the region are growing rapidly, the U.S. remains its dominant military power. US pushes defense ties with Indonesia as China strengthens 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z The three core pillars of a nation’s power — population, wealth and military strength — have been noticeably kind to the Chinese since the dawn of the 21st century. Japan and Australia team up to balance a formidable China 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Canberra and Tokyo recently bolstered security ties in response to China’s growing military strength in the region. Australia's Albanese, Japan's Kishida meet for defence, energy talks 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z The two U.S. allies have been fortifying security ties as a counterbalance to China's growing military strength. Japan, Australia to seek security agreement when premiers meet this week -Nikkei 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z “NATO’s firm, predictable behavior, our military strength, is the best way to prevent escalation,” Stoltenberg said. NATO holds nuclear talks amid war tensions, Putin threats 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z "It's an exercise to ensure that our nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective," he remarked, adding NATO's military strength was the best way to prevent any escalation of tensions. NATO allies, partners aim to boost Kyiv's air defence after Russian air raids 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z He said NATO's military strength was the best way to prevent any escalation of tensions with Russia, which has made veiled threats of using nuclear weapons against Ukraine, which it invaded on Feb. 24th. NATO warns Moscow against any infrastructure attacks 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z “NATO’s firm, predictable behavior, our military strength, is the best way to prevent escalation,” he said. NATO to hold nuclear exercise despite Russian warnings 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Stoltenberg said NATO's military strength was the best way to prevent any escalation of tensions with Russia, which has made veiled threats of using nuclear weapons against Ukraine, which it invaded on Feb 24th. NATO to go ahead with planned routine nuclear exercise -Stoltenberg 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Adolf Hitler “rebuilt” military strength after his country lost a war via its flawed military. Opinion | Is a negotiated settlement the only way out of Ukraine? 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z The article explained that “the president of Russia, Vladimir V. Putin, announced that in the course of the special operation, Russia is not losing military strength and will defend its sovereignty.” I Lived in Russia? Annexation Is News to Key City Reclaimed by Ukraine 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z The official also told reporters that Washington welcomes Japan's increased military strength and security role. U.S. VP Harris, Japan PM Kishida to discuss Taiwan security issue -US administration official 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The troubles facing Mr. Putin — from mounting criticism to the Ukrainian military strength — means that his escalation calculus could change. Ukraine Wants the U.S. to Send Powerful New Weapons. Biden Is Not So Sure. 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z A rosier scenario, Friedberg and others noted, is that a slowing economy could induce China’s leaders to devote less spending to military strength and more to improving the lives of the Chinese people. China's economy is slowing, its population aging. That could make it dangerous 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z Zorn said China's military strength once lay in its number of soldiers; now its armed forces were also getting technologically well equipped. Germany says it will expand military presence in Indo-Pacific 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z They accomplished this through a combination of military strength and strategic alliances with native peoples. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z The first troops were deployed there in August 1990, as part of Operation Desert Shield, which was intended to build U.S. military strength in the area in preparation for an eventual military operation. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z "Nationalism, Hindu honour, historical Hindu icons, Hindu suffering in the past and contemporary military strength have all become popular subjects for filmmakers in Bollywood," critic Sowmya Rajendra wrote recently. Laal Singh Chaddha to Raksha Bandhan: 'Struggling' Bollywood's online hate problem 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, responded by deploying fighter jets, bombers and warships to the strait and all around the island in a show of military strength. China's military drills near Taiwan disrupt key shipping lanes 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z In addition, U.S. allies such as Japan and South Korea are increasingly unnerved by China’s willingness to project its military strength. News Analysis: As Pelosi leaves Taiwan, stability in Asia grows more precarious 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z “Russia has assembled what I call a steamroller,” said Ben Barry, a senior fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, in a reference to its military strength, not least in artillery. Experts See Hints of Exhaustion in Russia’s Military 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z To ensure U.S. economic, technological and military strength for generations to come, Congress must act now to revitalize this critical industry. Congress must act to revitalize the U.S. semiconductor industry 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Opinion polls show a majority of voters favour greater military strength. Japan ruling party set for strong election showing after Abe killing 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z The U.S. should project its military strength to dominate a unipolar world in perpetuity. A return to permanent war is here: First it will bankrupt America, then destroy it 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z It was a solid plan, but they didn't have the military strength they thought they had. Has Russia been beaten? This military expert says that moment is coming soon 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z So far, Russian troops and the separatists appeared to have made only minor gains in the month since Moscow said it would focus its military strength in the east. Some Ukrainians evacuated from ruins of Mariupol steel plant 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z So far, Russia’s troops and Moscow-backed separatist forces appeared to have made only minor gains in the month since Moscow said it would focus its military strength in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainians plead for Mariupol rescue; Russian advance crawls 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z In response, Truss called for a new focus on “military strength, economic security and deeper global alliances” among “free nations.” UK: Allies must ‘double down’ and send Ukraine tanks, jets 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z “Sometimes the best way to achieve peace is to be willing to use military strength,” Kallas asserts in the New York Times. Will War Ever End? 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z It was actually a solid plan, but they didn't have the military strength they thought they had to follow through on it. Has Russia been beaten? This military expert says that moment is coming soon 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z The row also led to trade disputes and threatened their security cooperation with the United States amid concerns about China’s growing military strength and influence and North Korea’s nuclear and missile development. Kishida says Japan, South Korea should quickly improve ties 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z South Korea ranks sixth in the world in military strength and North Korea is 30th, according to the Global Firepower Index, which ranks conventional war-making capabilities. In South Korea, Ukraine War Revives the Nuclear Question 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z The Union surpassed the Confederacy in most measures of military strength, but the South benefited from its defensive position, shorter supply lines, and abundant military talent. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z "We must consider the enemy situation and our defensive operations in terms of military strength," he said. Taiwan weighs extending compulsory military service beyond 4 months 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z In September, Australia announced a new defense agreement in which the United States and Britain will help it deploy nuclear-powered submarines, a major advance in Australian military strength. Creating Space Command, Australia Strengthens High-Tech Bond With U.S. 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z “Republican presidential candidates seeking to replace those Democratic presidents made U.S. military strength a campaign issue,” Gallup said. Americans split on whether military spending is too high, too little or just right: Gallup 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “In stepping up European defense, we must find a consensus within the EU, that sometimes the best way of achieving peace is the willingness to use military strength,” Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said. United on Ukraine, EU tackles the devil in details at summit 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z The Russians are focusing their wrath on women and children and pulverizing residential neighborhoods because they have been unable to overcome Ukraine’s military strength, Mr. Reznikov said. Ukraine turning captured Russian equipment into weapons 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Recently, much has been said about Russian military strength — excluding its weapons of mass destruction — as traditionally measured by the raw numbers of troops, armored vehicles and aircraft. Opinion | Russia’s economic struggles will likely limit its military operations 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Nonetheless, in his comments on Tuesday, Mr. Dutton emphasized that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had made space, highly technical military strength and traditional alliances all the more important. Creating Space Command, Australia Strengthens High-Tech Bond With U.S. 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Assyria was a society that glorified military strength. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite its vast military strength, Russia still lacked control of Ukrainian airspace, a surprise that may help explain how Ukraine has so far prevented a rout. 40-mile Russian convoy threatens Kyiv; shelling intensifies 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Russia’s failure to do so in Ukraine, despite its vast military strength, has been a surprise and may help explain how Ukraine has so far prevented a rout. Russia slow to win Ukraine’s airspace, limiting war gains 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Showing military strength in a calculated way can get him to back down. Opinion | We forgot the lessons of Georgia. Now Ukraine is paying the price. 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z China’s foreign policy has become more muscular as it uses growing military strength to stake out claims to territory in the Pacific and rejects Western critiques of the Communist Party’s authoritarian ways. For Chinese leaders, Olympics weren’t 2022’s big-ticket item 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z Russia, meanwhile, has increased its saber-rattling in recent days, announcing Saturday that it had launched hypersonic missiles as part of an exercise of nuclear forces overseen by Putin in a show of military strength. Zelensky rips the West for inaction as shelling makes Russia-Ukraine war seem increasingly imminent 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z The US earlier said an extra 3,000 soldiers would be sent to Poland in the next few days to boost Nato military strength in the region. Ukraine crisis: Russia says diplomatic solution still possible 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z Declaring that “the military strength of Europe should at least be comparable to that of Russia,” Orban said that Hungary supports the development of European military capabilities and a common European defense force. Hungarian PM warns of refugee wave if Russia invades Ukraine 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z Under Xi, dramatic advances in China’s wealth and military strength have come alongside unrelenting political campaigns that snared political rivals, outspoken entrepreneurs and misbehaving celebrities — including many stars featured in 2008 Olympics celebrations. As Olympics begin, Beijing projects ‘shared future’ of undisputed Chinese power 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Every year, India celebrates 26 January - the day its constitution came into effect, making it a sovereign republic - with a spectacle where it shows off its military strength, technological advances and cultural diversity. Republic Day: What the grand parade means to India 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z One in which we remain globally engaged and stay true to our commitments, but with less hubris, less unilateralism — and less easy reliance on our military strength. Column: Can the U.S. strike a balance between isolationism and policing the world? 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z He said he hopes the talks will help achieve a free and open Indo-Pacific to counter China’s growing military strength and influence in the region. Japan entry controls to stay until more known about omicron 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z When the Department of Defense released its annual report on Chinese military strength in early November, one claim generated headlines around the world. The Pentagon's new warning means World War III may arrive sooner than you think 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z For U.S. diplomacy to succeed, though, it must be backed up with political, economic and military strength. Opinion | For the sake of global stability, the U.S. must deter a Russian invasion of Ukraine 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z The Pentagon’s latest report to Congress on China’s military strength carries a significant and worrisome conclusion. Opinion | China is rising as a nuclear power. Its ambitions warrant global attention. 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z Biden said people should not worry about Washington's military strength because "China, Russia and the rest of the world knows we're the most powerful military in the history of the world," Biden says United States would come to Taiwan's defense 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Heritage analysts say they have tracked a downward trend in U.S. military strength since their 2015 index was published. Twenty-year terror war leaves U.S. military struggling to meet new challenges 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z The Salafis had largely been marginalized by the Taliban, and by connecting with the rising IS, the Salafist movement found a means to establish military strength. EXPLAINER: Can the Taliban suppress the potent IS threat? 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Beijing’s displays of military strength place Taiwan at the center of efforts by the United States and its allies to counter Chinese aggression. Chinese jets menace Taiwan, pressuring U.S. support of island’s defenses 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z “Since Ronald Reagan, Republicans have successfully redefined patriotism as military strength, family values and hard-working White Americans versus racial minorities who were on the dole,” he said. After Pearl Harbor and 9/11, Americans came together. Have we lost that capacity? 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Pandemic-related travel restrictions meant Airshow China in the southern city of Zhuhai was a largely domestic affair, but foreign observers kept a close eye on developments from afar as China builds its military strength. China's high-end military technology touted at biggest air show 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z The latest index is also the first measure of U.S. military strength since President Biden took office in January, and Mr. Biden inherits a military service facing some harsh grades. Twenty-year terror war leaves U.S. military struggling to meet new challenges 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z With 5,000 to 7,000 soldiers in the Pacific region, 20 to 40 military aircraft and seven naval ships, France is the only European nation with genuine military strength in the region. An Uncomfortable Question in France: Are We Still a Great Power? 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Gaullists in France - and President Emmanuel Macron is one of them - dream of their country as a fully independent power, exercising its force for good thanks to a global presence and nuclear-backed military strength. Aukus pact delivers France some hard truths 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z Following years of sharply deteriorating relations with Beijing, Australia announced a new defense agreement in which the United States and Britain would help it deploy nuclear-powered submarines, a major advance in Australian military strength. Why Australia Bet the House on Lasting American Power in Asia 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z India, Japan and Australia are part of the “Quad” regional alliance, established in 2007 in response to China’s growing economic and military strength. India, Australia call for global action in Afghanistan 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z Their power is as much one of perception as of military strength. The graveyard of empires strikes back: But the rage of a dying power can be dreadful 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Despite the 20-year conflict that followed and the deaths of tens of thousands of Taliban fighters, the group's territorial control and military strength has increased in recent years. Afghanistan: How do the Taliban make money? 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z India, Japan and Australia are part of the Quad regional alliance created in response to China’s growing economic and military strength. Indian navy ships to join exercises in Indo-Pacific 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z Unlike hard power, such as wealth or military strength, soft power derives from “the attractiveness of a country’s culture, political ideals, and policies.” Perspective | Olympic medals no longer show off nations’ cultural power. That’s good. 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z The official Korean Central News Agency said Kim held the workshop of military commanders and political officers from July 24-27 to discuss ways to enhance the North’s military strength. Kim stresses military preparations ahead of US-SKorea drills 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z The U.S. and India are part of the Quad regional alliance that also includes Japan and Australia and helps deal with China’s growing economic and military strength. Blinken talking to top Indian officials to strengthen ties 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z The U.S. and India are part of the Quad - a group that also includes Japan and Australia - allies in the region helping deal with China’s growing economic and military strength. Blinken’s India visit puts human rights, China on table 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z The U.S. and India are part of the Quad — a group that also includes Japan and Australia — allies in the region helping deal with China’s growing economic and military strength. Blinken’s India visit puts human rights, China on table 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z He said Trump restored military strength and led “an unbelievable” economic success. Sen. Portman still champions bipartisanship, against tide 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z But he said Kim will more likely focus on boosting military strength and repeating his demand for the U.S. to withdraw its hostile policy, rather than hastily returning to talks. North Korea’s Kim Jong-un vows to be ready for confrontation with U.S. 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z Members of the 30-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization spent much of the first day focused on the rise in cyberattacks from China and Russia, along with those two countries’ growing military strength. NATO brands Russia a ‘threat,’ addresses China’s ‘challenges’ as Biden shores up alliance 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z In its conclusion, however, Mr. Marshall and Ms. Tran write that Democrats need to deliver a message that includes working-class whites and matches the G.O.P.’s clear “collective gospel” about low taxes and military strength. Democratic Report Raises 2022 Alarms on Messaging and Voter Outreach 2021-06-06T04:00:00Z There was a time when a nation's military strength was measured in battleships. Biden defense budget stagnates on warships as focus shifts to China 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z Schumer regards it as the primary legislative vehicle for developing a national strategy to deal with China’s ascendent economic and military strength. Bills to give NSF massive spending boost advance in Senate and House, but hurdles remain 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Kim sent Biden a reminder of North Korea’s military strength with missile tests in late March, but even that message was restrained. Opinion | Biden’s approach to North Korea is the opposite of ‘fire and fury’ 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z The Quad is no substitute for U.S. economic and military strength. Opinion | Biden’s multilateral strategy can counter China — up to a point 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z Its possible show of military strength will only further isolate the country and face growing diplomatic and economic pressures. Editorial Roundup: US 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z The task force, to be overseen by a longtime Biden adviser and Asia expert, Ely Ratner, will provide what administration officials called a baseline assessment on China, with its fast-growing military strength. In First Pentagon Visit as President, Biden Praises Black Americans Serving in Military 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z He also argued that the president secured the border with Mexico, rebuilt U.S. military strength, brought some troops home and helped orchestrate development of a coronavirus vaccine in a matter of months. Analysis - Trump's legacy: A more divided America, a more unsettled world 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z “Make America Great Again” was a fine slogan as long as it pertained only to business or military strength. Opinion | It’s time to bring down the curtain on the Trump tragedy 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z In public remarks of his own, Mr. Blinken has generally reflected Mr. Biden’s views, including a belief in the value of American global leadership, alliances and military strength. Biden Cabinet Leans Centrist, Leaving Some Liberals Frustrated 2020-12-19T05:00:00Z And, “You have restored American military strength. By brokering historic peace deals in the Mideast you have achieved what most thought impossible.” Opinion | Barr failed at his job. His bootlicking resignation letter made that clear. 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z This year’s index is the seventh annual analysis of U.S. military strength issued by the conservative Heritage Foundation. U.S. military ranked ‘marginal’ as Russia and China expands their forces 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z The bulk of the defence spending is by the Revolutionary Guard, and Iran’s core military strength derives from a mix of proxy militias, cyber warfare, ballistic missiles and a large defensive army. Iran hails lifting of 13-year UN arms embargo as 'momentous day' 2020-10-18T04:00:00Z Aided in recent years by a windfall of energy revenue, Azerbaijan set about systematically developing its military strength. Ally backs Azerbaijan with aim to 'Make Turkey Great Again' 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Today, writes Flournoy in Foreign Affairs, the risk of war with China is higher than it has been for decades, and is growing because of “growing Chinese assertiveness and military strength and eroding U.S. deterrence.” Opinion | This is who Joe Biden should nominate as defense secretary 2020-09-08T04:00:00Z But he expected Hariri to call for the defendants to be handed over if found guilty - which would leave Hezbollah on the defensive politically despite its military strength. Crisis-weary Lebanon braces for Hariri tribunal verdict 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z Marine Corps officer and research analyst at the Heritage Foundation who edited this year’s report on military strength. U.S. military ranked ‘marginal’ as Russia and China expands their forces 2020-11-17T05:00:00Z At that stage the regime was keen to hide the rebels' growing military strength. 'A picture can kill you or save your life' 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z For example, the military earned a middling grade of “marginal” last year in the conservative Heritage Foundation’s annual index of military strength, based on factors like shortages in personnel and aging equipment. Trump Made Inaccurate Claims About the Military During His West Point Speech 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z They coincide with China’s growing military strength and its provocative actions to expand its influence in the South China Sea. China reins in nationalists clamoring for an invasion of Taiwan 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z Philip S. Davidson, ordered the long-scheduled visit to proceed as an important show of American military strength in a region increasingly unnerved by Beijing’s growing territorial claims in the South China Sea. ‘There Will Be Losses’: How a Captain’s Plea Exposed a Rift in the Military 2020-04-12T04:00:00Z Clear and present danger: COVID-19 rippling through the ranks is crippling U.S. military strength Trump urges nation to pray to God for 'protection and strength' Sheriff: Suspect’s mother among 6 arrested in fatal shooting 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z Mr Trump will tout US economic and military strength, US media report. Trump State of the Union to focus on US 'comeback' 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z “The speech will celebrate American economic and military strength and present an optimistic vision of America’s future,” said the official conducting the briefing, who refused to be identified by name. In addressing Congress during impeachment, Trump to sound the starting gun toward November 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z Reactions to the strikes diverged sharply on Capitol Hill, with Democrats condemning the series of events that led to the escalation, and Republicans pressing Mr. Trump to project military strength. Iran Fires on U.S. Forces at 2 Bases in Iraq, Calling It ‘Fierce Revenge’ 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z But the strike on General Suleimani appeared, for the moment, to unite Republicans around the party’s traditional posture of projecting American military strength. Congressional Leaders Call for Details After U.S. Airstrike on Suleimani 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z Its leading members were consistent in their opposition to concessions to Moscow and insisted on U.S. military strength. (In)famous Western alliances with the Soviet Union/Russia 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z Underwood Jacobs, a bank executive, says she’ll champion fiscal restraint, border security and military strength. Newsom calls special election to replace former Rep. Katie Hill 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z All the displays of China’s economic and military strength, however, seems unable to silence those in Hong Kong who oppose Mr. Xi’s increasingly intolerant ideological rule over China. Protests Erupt in Hong Kong, Overshadowing China’s National Day Parade 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Iran’s population and military strength dwarf those of the Gulf countries, and the United States is nearly 10,000 miles away. Opinion | The End of Saudi Arabia’s Illusion 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z An official national security strategy that the Trump White House released in December 2017 declared Beijing to be a strategic competitor whose political system must be confronted along with its economic and military strength. Trump’s Hong Kong Caution Isolates Him From Congress, Allies and Advisers 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z In a report this month, the American inspector general for Afghanistan said Afghan military strength was at its lowest level since January 2015. As U.S. Nears a Pullout Deal, Afghan Army Is on the Defensive 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z Part of this monumental effort will involve reversing the prioritization of military strength over thoughtful statesmanship -- to seriously adopt a war-as-last-resort policy at the highest levels of government, once and for all. America's recurring doomsday is by design: Gun culture is now part of our DNA 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z President Trump has described his Fourth of July extravaganza on the Mall as the “show of a lifetime!” and an unprecedented celebration of American military strength. Trump says his generals are ‘thrilled’ with his Fourth of July salute. Their silence suggests otherwise. 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z Military friction in the South China Sea, a string of espionage scandals, China’s rising military strength and the Trump administration’s battle against China tech giant Huawei are all signs of an ominous chill in relations. The U.S.-China trade war just got a lot worse. And there’s no quick fix for relations 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z Venezuelans woke up to a show of military strength broadcast on national TV after two days of opposition protests. What happens next in Venezuela? 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z “Politicians in Cairo called for sabotaging the dam. Media outlets in both countries compared the two sides’ military strength in anticipation of hostilities.” The Ethiopians are building a massive dam, and Egypt is worried 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z The profit-motive of modern television journalism is dependent upon running sensationalized breaking news that lionizes military strength and demonizes rational diplomacy, the latter framed by cable news analysts as weakness. America's recurring doomsday is by design: Gun culture is now part of our DNA 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z In time, however, they and their heirs, both literal and intellectual, associated more with foreign affairs, with the projection of U.S. military strength abroad. Opinion | How should we define ‘neoconservative’? 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z But Shanahan sees it as an increasingly urgent problem that exceeds traditional measures of military strength and transcends partisan priorities. New US military budget focused on China despite border talk 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z But Shanahan sees it as an increasingly urgent problem that exceeds traditional measures of military strength and transcends partisan priorities. New US military budget focused on China despite border talk 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z Hardening the nation’s rule-of-law defenses is not, of course, a substitute for traditional forms of U.S. power, including military strength and economic dynamism. Opinion | Putin and other authoritarians’ corruption is a weapon — and a weakness 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z The Pentagon-Silicon Valley dialogue is wary and awkward, and it could collapse — with dire consequences for the United States’ future military strength. Opinion | Can the Pentagon build a bridge to the tech community? 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z Initially, Mattis found a way to manage their differences, seeking to refashion Trump’s views about restoring American military strength so they would benefit the world at large. A tumultuous week began with a phone call between Trump and the Turkish president 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z We are aiming all this military strength at about 6,500 poor souls fleeing death and oppression in their own countries. Migrant caravan: No need for troops 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z Some experts say the South risks conceding its conventional military strength before the North takes any concrete steps toward relinquishing its nuclear weapons. 2 Koreas talk about implementing recent military agreement 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z Bolton said China’s violation of international norms in trade and business had allowed it to gain substantial economic and military strength. U.S. security adviser Bolton vows tougher approach to China 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z American lawmakers said the legislation signed Monday by President Donald Trump responds to concern about Beijing’s growing military strength and confrontational stance toward its neighbors. China blasts US military bill as interference in its affairs 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z "The Space Force is the next and natural evolution of American military strength." US to Launch Space Force in 2020, Pence Says 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z A unified Europe is America’s closest peer in economic and military strength. Trump Shakes the International Order. Could It Break? 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z Mattis did not specifically address chemical and biological weapons in his public remarks but said the United States would maintain its approach of backing up the diplomatic effort with military strength. Mattis seeks to allay Japanese concerns in North Korea denuclearization effort 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z Germany associates military strength with the country’s darkest chapters. Merkel and Trump agree the ailing German military needs a boost. Why isn’t it happening? 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Bush to lead an assessment of Soviet military strength. Richard Pipes, historian who helped shape Reagan-era Soviet policy, dies at 94 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z The rumbling parade of tanks and stomping soldiers underpinned an ideology of military strength and patriotism. A River of Pictures of the Dead From Russia’s Sacred War 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z The title of the show draws inspiration from the desire of a country to shape its influence through intellectual and cultural means, as opposed to the “hard power” of military strength. For David Henry Hwang, conflicted feelings about 'The King and I' inspire the ambitious 'Soft Power' 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z This network allows Iran to project military strength abroad while deterring potential attacks on its homeland from Israel and Saudi Arabia. Missile Attack in Syria Reportedly Kills at Least 16, Raising Regional Tensions 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z The business of making a peace treaty with North Korea and soon thereafter being able to match North Korea in military strength is, and should be the responsibility solely of South Korea. If North Korea Talks Are Not Fruitful, ‘I Will Respectfully Leave,’ Trump Says 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z He believed that the Soviets were willing to risk nuclear war and would abandon the arms race only if confronted with overwhelming U.S. military strength. Richard Pipes, historian who helped shape Reagan-era Soviet policy, dies at 94 2018-05-19T04:00:00Z Without it, economic and military strength are worthless. Ryan Found Himself on the Margins as the G.O.P. Moved Right 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z One of his most frequent talking points, in speeches and off-the-cuff press appearances, is the need to match military strength with more soft power and diplomacy. Can Jim Mattis Hold the Line in Trump’s ‘War Cabinet’? 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z In the second, he laid out a fearful scenario of Chinese “carrier killer” ballistic missiles and advocated maintaining military strength and regional alliances to defend America against the Chinese threat. Peter Navarro; the economist shaping Trump's economic thinking 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z In attempting to showcase a superpower’s military strength, the former president instead exposed its diplomatic limitations. Moscow mired in Syria as Putin’s gameplan risks a deadly ending 2018-02-24T05:00:00Z The U.S. remains the world’s top major power, with “unparalleled” military strength, foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told reporters at a regularly scheduled news briefing. Chinese spokesman says no idea why US feels ‘so insecure’ 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z While Israel’s military strength is a significant factor in any response, the improving situation for the Assad government is also a consideration. Israel Strikes Iran in Syria and Loses a Jet 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z Touting military strength is what Hitler and Stalin did, and many communist and authoritarian regimes still do. Trump’s military parade: Readers weigh in 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z North Korean media is full of military imagery, and TV schedules are peppered with patriotic war movies or documentaries showing the country's military strength. North Koreans play 'Yankee' shoot-em-up 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z Shows of military strength are not typical in the United States — and they don’t come cheap. Trump’s ‘marching orders’ to the Pentagon: Plan a grand military parade 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z North Korean state television said the test was a “significant occasion” on its path to a state “nuclear force,” likely a reference to its desire to achieve military strength through modern nuclear capability. 2017 was the year when North Korea became a threat to the U.S. mainland 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z Mr. Trump’s National Security Strategy aims to rebuild U.S. economic and military strength. A New Trumpet for Democracy 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z Touting military strength is very aggressive and dangerous. Trump’s military parade: Readers weigh in 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z The National Security Strategy, a congressionally mandated mission statement, is supposed to guide an administration’s priorities for global engagement, economic bargaining and demonstrations of military strength. Trump sets out national security strategy of ‘principled realism’ and global competition 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z But by 61 to 30 percent, more Americans said “good diplomacy” is the best way to ensure peace than said the same of “military strength” in a June Pew Research Center survey. America’s chaotic, crazy, challenging, great, tumultuous, horrible, disappointing year 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z Russia recently staged a press tour to display its military strength in Syria, from special forces troops on the ground to a powerful naval force in the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. allies accuse Russia of strikes in eastern Syria 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z “We are actually thinking about Fourth of July, Pennsylvania Avenue, having a really great parade to show our military strength.” Trump Envisions a Parade Showing Off American Military Might 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z “So we’re actually thinking about 4th of July, Pennsylvania Avenue, having a really great parade to show our military strength,” Trump added. Who loves a parade? Trump wants to showcase military might 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z By comparison, experts estimate Qatar’s own military strength at some 11,800 troops, one of the region’s smallest forces. Qatar diplomatic crisis engulfs a major US military base 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z But South Korean hunger for military strength goes beyond just missiles. South Korea moves to boost weaponry amid threats from North 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z Pyongyang's desire to acquire nuclear weapons dates from at least the 1960s, and is rooted in a desire for political autonomy, national prestige and military strength. North Korea's nuclear tests: How should Trump respond? - BBC News 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z With its military strength and with smarter diplomacy, the U.S. will be able to deter North Korea — just as any rational state deters any other rational state that hopes to survive. North Korea is nuclear: Live with it, and help it feel less cornered 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Still, Trump on Friday sought to project the military strength. President Trump: Kim Jong Un Will 'Regret It' if He Continues Threats 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z Bellicose words and displays of military strength only inflame hostilities. Editorials from around New York 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z However, Chu said activists were more worried about the hidden activities of China’s security services in Hong Kong than they were with Friday’s very public display of military strength. China flexes military muscle in Hong Kong during Xi Jinping visit 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z Now a castle should be a symbol of military strength, but to stand proud one needs strong sand. How to Build the Perfect Sandcastle--According to Science 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z But if Raisi wins, both Iran and the United States would be led by presidents who consider the deal a bad one and are inclined to favor military strength over the soft power of diplomacy. Iranians ready to vote for president in a surprisingly close election 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z This is an almost unique regime in its level of isolation, paranoia and fundamental weakness, whatever its apparent military strength. North Korea crisis: Why now, what happened, what next? - BBC News 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z China has launched a new aircraft carrier in the latest sign of its growing military strength. China launches aircraft carrier, boosting military presence - BBC News 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z Ankara’s recently completed offensive against the Islamic State in northern Syria, dubbed Euphrates Shield, also was a significant show of military strength ahead of the referendum vote. Turkey calls Syrian President Assad a ‘murderer’ after deadly chemical attack 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z Since Russia stormed into Syria 18 months ago, Assad has surged from the verge of a collapse among his depleted loyalist forces to a formidable position of military strength. After six years, Assad now secure but his country carved up as war thunders on 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z “The wall, taxes, tariffs, deportations, Obamacare, guns, military strength, schools, abortion, religion — what will the new president do?” asks Mr. Savage. Inside the Beltway: Michael Savage does battle in ‘Trump’s War’ 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z India faces serious geopolitical threats from its nuclear-armed rival Pakistan and China’s rising military strength. India top arms importer, report says 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z “We need the military strength of the United States,” she said. In Munich, Pence Says U.S. Commitment to NATO Is ‘Unwavering’ 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z “Our military strength will be questioned by no one, but neither will our dedication to peace,” Trump said. Trump puts freeze on refugee program, ushers in sweeping changes 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z “Our military strength will be questioned by no one, but neither will our dedication to peace,” Mr. Trump said. Trump Bars Syrian Refugees Indefinitely to Keep Terrorists Out 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z “Our military strength will be questioned by no one and neither will our dedication to peace. We want peace,” Mr. Trump said. Trump takes action to rebuild military, start ‘extreme vetting’ at border 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z This would argue for increased dialogue on issues from cyberspace to Syria to Ukraine, but also following through on bolstering Nato’s conventional military strength and linking any sanctions relief to meaningful changes in Russian behavior. On President Trump's to-do list: fixing a world in disarray | Richard Haas 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z “It actually inspired me,” Trump said, “because to me, it meant jobs. It meant industry, and meant military strength. It meant taking care of our veterans. It meant so much.” How Donald Trump came up with ‘Make America Great Again’ 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z Surely no nation in this prosperous, strategically vital area of the world can relish its abandonment by the United States, after 70 years in which the area benefited from American investment, trade and military strength. A Trump Pacific Partnership 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z We slowly built our military strength so we weren’t completely unprepared for the aftermath of Pearl Harbor. Hope from a younger generation 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z It has been built on military strength, yes, but also on the generosity and openness of the American system. These Cold War lions could teach Trump a lesson or two 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z He has called for increased military strength and more forceful American leadership, while also speaking of stepping back from U.S. responsibilities as the free world’s primary protector. Amid a world of problems, Trump’s policy prescriptions remain opaque 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z As Secretary of State and as a candidate, she has been among those who have pressed the President to use American military strength in Syria more extensively than he has been willing to countenance. The New Yorker Endorses Hillary Clinton 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z The row has fuelled concerns that Russia will use the naval journey as a show of military strength, with reports suggesting fighter jets may launch drills from the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. Russian warships to sail through Channel amid Syria tensions with UK 2016-10-15T04:00:00Z They feared that the military strength of nations would thwart their pacifist goal. History: Einstein the statesman : Nature : Nature Research 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z Except that after 8 years of Obama we don't have as much military strength as in the past. Obama Puts Syria at Arm’s Length as Carnage Drags On 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z That was part of the problem that we had to fix through military strength. Colombia’s president: The remaining rebel groups ‘know what is coming’ for them 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z Indeed, the romance of globalization and its promise of better lives for people across the world is under threat from the reality of growing economic inequality and traditional "hard politics" that relies on military strength. For Obama and Ban, a Somber U.N. Farewell 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z But just as important as displays of military strength are efforts to enhance diplomatic ties between Japan, China, the U.S. and its allies in the Pacific, Ms. Inada said. Japan to join U.S. in patrols of South China Sea, new defense minister says 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z “We want to deter, avoid and prevent conflict through our unquestioned military strength.” Donald Trump Vows to Bolster Nation’s Military Capacities 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z But military strength increasingly depends on 21st century tools. These 5 Facts Show Things in the U.S. Aren't as Bad as They Seem 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z He preaches isolationism where the Federation wants to expand and include all; he rejects peace and sees solutions only in military strength. Simon Pegg and Justin Lin had to destroy Star Trek to save it 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z The U.S. and Pacific allies must stand firm and this does not necessarily mean through military strength. Tribunal Rejects Beijing’s Claims in South China Sea 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Finland does not think Russia will attack it, not least because of Finland’s military strength. Just visiting 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z The cataclysm then brings about the restoration and renewal of conventional military strength and patriarchal dominance. Independence Day: What Alien Invasions Tell About Current Global Politics 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z The Germans remain reluctant leaders unwilling to embrace the kind of muscular diplomacy, backed by military strength, that the region may need to exert serious global influence. British exit from the E.U. sets up a European crisis of diminished power 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z Whenever political decisions are the basis to limit military strength and its supporting resources, the results are unsuccessful. President Obama’s military strategy is not working 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z China’s military strength is steadily increasing, and Japan wants to remove some of the restrictions on its armed forces that were put in place after the war. Mitsubishi Materials Apologizes to Chinese World War II Laborers 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Lim said Tuesday's launch attempt shows that North Korea is openly pressing ahead with its vow to bolster its military strength, regardless of whether it is pushing for talks with South Korea. South Korea says North Korea missile launch likely failed 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z America’s military strength remains overwhelming, even after the tests of the past decade, and the emerging campaign almost surely will gradually disable the Islamic State. The U.S.’s show of power against the Islamic State 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z When academics who study international relations measure military strength, we focus on metrics that directly compare the military capabilities of one country to those of another. Has the American Military Fallen Behind? 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z But as the North trumpets its military strength, South Korean officials are highlighting its weaknesses. South Korea’s Policy Shift on North: Highlight Weakness 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z In a rare public comment, Taiwan's Defense Ministry warned on Wednesday that countries in the region were spending more on bolstering their military strength as tension in the South China Sea increased. China angered as U.S. approves frigate sale to Taiwan 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z It would be reasonable to conclude, however provisionally, from America’s grand military experiment of this century that, no matter the military strength at your command, war no longer translates into power. We’re never winning these wars: America has zero to show for its decades of bloodshed in the Middle East 2016-02-28T05:00:00Z As former career diplomats, we believe diplomacy is most often effective when it is backed by clarity of purpose and military strength. The diplomatic case for America to create a safe zone in Syria 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z And China’s projecting military strength, including its creating islands to support its naval and air forces, affects stability in the region perhaps more than any other single factor in Asia. Why Obama’s Army Isn’t Defeating Russia, China, ISIS 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z The Soviet bloc ultimately collapsed because it lost this competition, weakening its claim to any popular legitimacy as well as undermining its military strength. The Achilles’ heel of American foreign policy 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z The Kurdish military strength in the area means that Kurds set the agenda, and many clearly look down on their Arab partners. New U.S.-Backed Alliance in Syria Exists in Name Only 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z They want to show their continued dominance in the region as well as their military strength, but they want the nuclear deal as badly as the U.S. does and must ensure its compliance. Missile Test Just the Latest Iranian Provocation 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Trump worships armed force, pronouncing at a rally in August in Derry, New Hampshire: “I believe in the military and military strength more strongly than anybody running by a factor of a billion.” Donald Trump, American hustler: The frightening fascist tendencies of his GOP rise 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z Aim will be to destroy U. S. military strength, not U. S. cities, industries. Fighting the Next War: A Preview 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z Dimock said one question might be: The best way to ensure peace is through military strength, or the best way to ensure peace is through good diplomacy? Andrew Kohut, connoisseur of public opinion, dies at 73 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Xi restated China’s public commitment to peace, even as the country grows in economic and military strength: China's Military Parade Celebrates World War II Victory 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z Tanks, missile launchers and more than 12,000 troops paraded through the square as China marked the occasion with a spectacular show of military strength designed to strengthen Xi’s grip on power. Xi Jinping pledges 300,000 cut in army even as China shows military might 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z U.S.-Soviet arms control involved two nations of roughly equal military strength, each with nuclear weapons. Obama's Audacious Gamble 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z He used the spotlight to urge India to build up its military strength and to free itself from the threat of domination by outside forces. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Ex-President Who Pushed a Nuclear India, Dies at 83 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z “We need a strong army but we are not defined by our army or military strength.” Erel Margalit: Bringing "Start-Up Nation" To Israeli Politics 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z Your Morning Video: Turning a military strength into a weakness: Trump’s Using an Old GOP Playbook 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z But, given Britain’s fading military strength, even that would be a small contribution to what is, notwithstanding Mr Cameron’s upbeat phrasing, a no-win American strategy. Death on the beach 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z China decided long ago that it couldn’t compete with the U.S. in direct military strength. Here's What You Need to Know About Cyberwar 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z The three pillars of that strategy were American military strength, support for the aspirations of free peoples and a belief that free markets, bolstered by free trade, would increase prosperity for all. Give Obama trade-promotion authority 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z A: What we've done in the United States to build our own military strength has had a major effect. Robert Kennedy Speaks His Mind in 1963 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, while conventional military strength might not deter terrorists, it still does a terrific job of deterring hostile nations. 5 Reasons Why the US Remains the World's Only Superpower 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z They demanded a “Reaganite policy of military strength and moral clarity.” They’re all still lying about Iraq: The real story about the biggest blunder in American history — and the right wing’s obsessive need to cover it up 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z But this exercise is proof there is growing concern about Russia's increasing military strength. Nato's 'Dynamic Mongoose': Hunting for submarines - BBC News 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Free trade is no substitute for military strength or for giving voice to those who still seek liberty. Give Obama trade-promotion authority 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z Our military strength now is recognized throughout the world. Robert Kennedy Speaks His Mind in 1963 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z That could yield savings of $300 billion to $600 billion, the report said, and the United States could still have the military strength to meet any foreseeable military challenge. John D. Steinbruner, scholar of foreign and defense policy, dies at 73 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z This didn’t slow the group, which steadily gained in military strength and media sophistication, producing an increasingly professional series of videos distributed via YouTube and a growing stream of pro-Islamic State tweets. It’s had some military success, but the Islamic State is no existential threat 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who is overseeing an expensive modernization of the armed forces, said Russia faced new threats to its security which obliged it to boost its military strength and capabilities. Putin puts Northern Fleet on alert for Arctic exercises: RIA 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z Judging Islamic State's actual military strength involves considerable conjecture, given the group's secrecy and a lack of access to the vast regions of Iraq and Syria where its forces are arrayed. Islamic State suffers serious reversals in northern Iraq 2015-03-15T04:00:00Z The Mosul fight is scheduled to draw at least three of the army's stronger remaining brigades north from Baghdad, halving Iraqi military strength in the capital. Can Iraq's army dislodge Islamic State? 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is considered a critical threat by 77 percent of people in the United States while 64 percent also view North Korea’s military strength as a major threat. ISIS Viewed As The Greatest Threat To The United States: Poll [Infographic] 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z However, according to Simon Saradzhyan, research fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University, today’s exercises were not intended to be a show of Russia’s military strength. Russia’s Crimea-Based Black Sea Fleet Carries Out Practice Drills 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z Implement to the letter the four-point strategic line and three major tasks for increasing military strength! Decoding North Korea's fish and mushroom slogans 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Al-Hassi’s group now controls Tripoli, relying on the military strength of the Libya Dawn militia. Libyan Army Reportedly Has Taken Back Benghazi Port 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z The Houthis do not only brag about their military strength but also their huge number of followers. Yemen: Heightened anxiety in Sanaa as Houthis tighten grip 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z The parade would be a chance to highlight China’s growing military strength – and Xi’s control of the armed forces. China plans rare military parade to mark end of WWII, highlight power 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z “The land that the white man took over by means of military strength is now being obtained by foreigners by paying ransom to a handful of persons,” he wrote in his manifesto. New President in Sri Lanka Puts China’s Plans in Check 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z Adorn the 70th anniversaries of national liberation and Party founding with proud successes in consolidating the country's military strength! Decoding North Korea's fish and mushroom slogans 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Since a country’s economic and military strength derives directly from the absolute number of middle class citizens in its population, this began a new world economic order. 2014 - The Year In Energy 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z It's not just about economic and military strength and international partnerships: it's about looking and sounding tough.” US needs to show it's still top dog 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z Siemoniak said Poland does not see Russia’s show of military strength as a preparation for war. Warsaw: unprecedented Russian activity in Baltic 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z There is no realistic expectation that President Putin will stop providing the rebels with their military strength. Lives lost amid Ukraine 'truce' 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z In other words, the twin pillars of U.S. military strength — training and technology — get hit the hardest. After Hagel: How Budget Caps Are Bankrupting America's Military 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z But what good, he asks, is “wielding a gun and not much more” when military strength is now based on sophisticated technology? Blood, sweat and tears 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z It's not just about economic and military strength and international partnerships: it's about looking and sounding tough. US needs to show it's still top dog 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z Perhaps the reality of U.S. forces returning to Iraq will be enough to reverse course and reinvest in America’s military strength. Defense Spending Alone Won't Fix Pentagon Woes 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z Some Syrian officials hold a less sanguine view than Mr. Assad and his inner circle do of his political and military strength, a well-connected pro-government political analyst said recently. Syrian Leaders See Opportunities and Risks in U.S. Striking ISIS on Their Soil 2014-09-14T04:00:00Z Xi, in contrast, appears to be settling into comfortable control over a country whose economic and military strength is still rapidly expanding. China’s ‘creeping invasion’ "Since the 19th Century, Hindu nationalists have venerated Japan as the paradigmatic Asian society that preserves its traditional virtues while also developing industrial and military strength and inculcating patriotism among its citizens," he writes. Why a Tennessee town has the fastest internet 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z The officials all spoke on condition of anonymity because intelligence assessments of Russian military strength are classified. Buildup Makes Russia Battle-Ready for Ukraine 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z “Part of U.S. military strength is being a generation ahead of defense technology.” 1914-2014: Weapons of the Next Great War 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z He also stressed China’s economic and military strength. Kerry Urges China to Reduce Tensions in Nearby Seas 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z The vitality of America, as well as its scientific, economic and military strength, has always depended upon immigration. We Are All Immigrants, Refugees Or Their Descendants 2014-07-04T04:00:00Z The North Vietnamese made the American media vastly overestimate northern military strength. The Sunni Ramadan Offensive And The Lessons Of Tet 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z Both, however, say that military strength is the path to ensuring peace, rather than relying primarily on diplomacy, and that overwhelming force is the best way to defeat terrorism. Pew study: What divides the GOP coalition The Russian Naval ensign is waved as a symbol of Russian military strength. What do the flags in Ukraine crisis mean? 2014-03-06T14:26:54Z He built a political movement modeled on the Lebanese organization Hezbollah that fused populism, Shiite faith and military strength to amass political power. Moktada al-Sadr Reaffirms Plans to Quit Iraqi Politics 2014-02-18T19:08:48Z NEW DELHI—Japan's prime minister and India's president sat side-by-side on the reviewing stand here on Sunday as India celebrated Republic Day with a parade designed to display military strength. India, Japan Showcase Solidarity 2014-01-27T00:43:36Z Now China, much richer and stronger, aspires to become a globally respected power, and the government sees a major presence in space as a key to acquiring technological prowess, military strength and status. China Lands Probe on the Moon, Report Says 2013-12-14T14:21:27Z They were part of an effort, later deemed a failure, to cultivate resistance to Mao Zedong’s newly established Communist government and to divert Chinese military strength from the Korean War. Sinosphere Blog: C.I.A. Honors Former Officers Held Captive for Decades in China 2013-12-11T09:10:29Z Asked which single factor mattered most between cultural attractiveness, the economy, and military strength, only 26 percent suggested it was a country’s military strength. An All-Powerful Military Isn't What It Used to Be 2013-09-09T10:04:42Z This will diminish the need for military strength. Unwilling to Act Alone, Obama Pulls Back from Brink of War 2013-09-01T01:20:26Z I think developing our military strength so that we can defend our national-security interests makes it far less likely we’ll be drawn into war. Why Ted Cruz Thinks the Media Gets Conservatives Wrong 2013-08-08T11:05:24Z A Gallup poll in January indicated that 74 percent of Americans are satisfied with country’s military strength and preparedness. At War Blog: The Dangers of a Sensationalist Portrayal of Veterans 2013-08-05T18:02:11Z It will be a peaceful but powerful alliance will add elements of technology, military strength and political will to resuscitate the West in its dealings with the rest of the world. Opinion: Want World Domination? Size Matters 2013-07-27T18:30:01Z That would incense China and drastically alter the regional security architecture that is already shifting under the weight of China’s growing military strength. Japan and China Trade Sharp Words Over Islands 2013-07-14T00:20:44Z But the more dominant view of the group is that it has become increasingly comfortable with a new weapon, now effectively wielding political influence against the West to supplement its ailing military strength. Memo From Afghanistan: In Afghanistan, Hezb-i-Islami Takes Its Extremism Into Politics 2013-05-22T00:32:47Z If the Philippines does not formally apologise within 72 hours, Taiwan will send warships and fighter jets to the disputed waters in a "show of military strength", reports. China media: Philippine shooting row 2013-05-13T05:56:13Z It also deploys more than 50 submarines, about 50 landing ships and more than 80 missile attack boats, according to Pentagon estimates of PLA military strength. Chinese transport "workhorses" extending military's reach 2013-02-25T21:17:30Z The Bulgarian report was part of "allegations and incitements and accusations against Hezbollah" driven by Israeli paranoia over Hezbollah's continued military strength in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah denies Bulgaria bus bomb 2013-02-06T16:16:23Z “China developing its naval strength or military strength is not necessarily directed at Japan.” Japan and China Trade Sharp Words Over Islands 2013-07-14T00:20:44Z To offset China’s growing military strength, Mr. Abe is seeking Japan’s first military spending increase in 11 years to bolster its ability to defend its southwestern islands, including the disputed island group. Japan’s Leader Expresses Willingness to Meet Chinese Counterparts 2013-01-30T04:49:42Z A bilingual editorial says the test will boost China's "missile shield" and dismisses views that the country's current military strength is adequate for self-defence. China media: 'Unqualified' officials 2013-01-29T05:46:02Z The future economic and military strength of the United States will be affected by how long it takes to happen. America's Other Energy Revolution And Why It Matters 2013-01-06T04:59:02Z Israel once again enjoyed Western support, and showed its military strength, but it found its freedom to act cramped by the new political realities of the Middle East. Arab uprisings: 10 key moments 2012-12-10T10:51:00Z "We are conducting talks and at the same time building up our military strength," Aliyev said in another tweet, adding that Baku would continue its efforts to isolate its neighbor. Azeri president says Armenia is a country "of no value" 2012-11-20T20:08:14Z Supporters defend Obama's record on Israel, saying the president has consistently shown his willingness to fund and promote efforts to maintain Israel's military strength. Why Obama's Jewish margin in Florida could be critical 2012-07-24T05:13:09Z Defending against military strength malware is a real challenge for the computer security industry. The cyber arms race is beginning 2012-07-13T23:01:45Z Her appearances are designed to broaden the Obama administration’s renewed focus on the region beyond an early emphasis on American military strength. In Mongolia, Clinton Offers Message to China 2012-07-09T13:30:14Z Iranian military officials often assert their military strength in the region, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil transit channel carrying supplies from Gulf producers to the West. Iran to build more ships, boost naval presence 2012-06-21T10:38:58Z Panetta sought to clarify the Obama administration’s previously stated intent to “pivot” toward Asia by saying the U.S. will return in greater force to a region long a major focus of American military strength. U.S. Drops In on China 2012-06-02T15:30:00Z He decided, after spending several months with genocide survivors in Rwanda, that the victims and innocents needed more than humanitarian support, they needed to be protected with military strength. A Former Navy SEAL's Public Service Program: The Mission Continues 2012-04-22T05:05:34Z To these elements of military strength must be added the greater organizing power of Englishmen. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z Credit and confidence are the greatest of commercial assets; and in this case economic credit is to rest upon belief in military strength. South America and the War 2012-02-10T03:00:17.163Z “We must continue to build the military strength, the economy and the society of the state of Israel.” Netanyahu Says Only Strength Guarantees Israel’s Security 2012-02-05T10:59:01Z These battles must have invigorated the military strength of the Egyptians; and the happy result could not but increase the self-confidence of the new dynasty to which Egypt owed her liberation. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z Washington seems keen to stress its resolve and showcase its military strength. Even without Hormuz blockade, Iran has options 2012-01-25T13:25:30Z The tenth shows that they considered themselves safe from Indian hostility, and were only anxious to expose the weakness of the settlement by avoiding a show of military strength. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z The president may face criticism from defense hawks in Congress, many of them opposition Republicans, who question his commitment to U.S. military strength. Obama plans to cut tens of thousands of ground troops 2012-01-05T13:19:33Z "The depressing reality is it would not be entirely wrong to say North Korea's military strength is stronger than the South's based on the most updated data from 2011," the institute said. North Korea military grows stronger, says think-tank 2012-01-04T06:12:58Z He approved of the man through instinctive worship of personal power, but refused to believe in the military strength of the United States. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z The ancient boundaries of lands were continually contracting and extending, in accordance with the military strength of the tribe. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z Every new acre thus developed and settled would add to the economic strength of the nation as well as contribute to its military strength. Our National Defense: The Patriotism of Peace 2011-12-14T03:00:16.577Z Exaggerating military strength is common practice in the region. As U.S. leaves, Iraqi forces still under construction 2011-12-11T14:09:58Z The prime minister of Turkey - a regional heavyweight with the military strength to mount a cross-border operation -compared Assad to Hitler and Mussolini and called for him to quit. Hope builds for refugees as world turns on Assad 2011-11-24T22:49:51Z Their maritime situation exposed them more to attack, while the depopulation of the country had seriously weakened their military strength. A Literary History of the Arabs 2011-11-13T03:00:15.660Z As I have already said, these boundaries fluctuated with its military strength. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The military strength of the empire was composed of about four thousand mercenary troops, of whom many were Franks and hardly any were born subjects of the empire. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z On the other hand," added Hansen, "it is impossible to deny that the great increase in the political and military strength of Prussia, has greatly troubled public opinion in France. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z Army after army sent against the republic was annihilated by the indomitable bravery of its troops, until its soil became the cemetery of the military strength of Spain. Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues 2011-10-12T02:00:43.383Z “America must lead the world, or someone else will,” Romney said, reprising the argument from his 2010 book, “No Apology,” that U.S. military strength and leadership are essential to deterring tyrants and keeping world peace. Romney Pledges to Boost U.S. Military Spending, Deter Iran 2011-10-07T19:05:02Z “Real security can only be achieved by both a strong diplomatic effort as well as a strong effort to protect your military strength.” Panetta Heads to Tel Aviv Concerned Over Israel’s Isolation 2011-10-03T02:15:01Z He had neither military strength nor money to justify rebellion against the Turk, and could only wait on the course of events. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z The military strength of early Egypt lay in her archers, who fought either on foot or from chariots. Great Inventions and Discoveries 2011-10-01T02:00:30.900Z Defense Department, which conducts an annual assessment of the mainland’s military strength. Pentagon Plans Taiwan F-16 Upgrades, No New Lockheed Jets 2011-09-21T21:54:02Z As a matter of fact, it would mean throughout the white world diminished prosperity, lessened political and military strength, and such relative economic and social stagnation as would depress national vigor and check population. The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z Taiwan says it needs the jets to counter China's growing military strength. China repeats opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan 2011-09-07T07:54:31Z None was able to compete with him in military strength, and the business of the civil government had necessarily to fall into the hands of him who was the strongest in material force. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z Clinton said Americans should understand that in addition to preserving military strength, it is in the nation’s security interests to maintain the State Department’s role in diplomacy and development. Panetta says bigger defense budget cuts would have ?devastating effects? on national security 2011-08-17T07:15:22Z In his iron hands they changed quickly into military strength. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The continental wars sapped her military strength and France superseded her as the first power of Europe. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z His military strength was probably too great for Chlodwig to resist, for there is no report of any great battle having been fought. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z I'm going to finish this letter at home where there is less129 talk of the relative military strength of Japan and San Francisco and the latter power's newest and most grievous affliction, Teddy Roosevelt. The Letters of Ambrose Bierce With a Memoir by George Sterling 2011-05-26T02:00:19.673Z The available military strength consequently amounted to above 400,000 men. The Franco-German War of 1870-71 2011-05-26T02:00:14.447Z One nation is busily increasing its military strength on the plausible maxim of preserving peace and maintaining its rights. War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ 2011-04-18T02:00:09.590Z In 1750 the military strength of Louisiana was considerably augmented, and it was reported in Mexico that the new arrivals were for the western Louisiana frontier. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z The League of Schmalkalden, as it is called, represented so much military strength, that king Ferdinand became alarmed and advised a more conciliatory course towards the Protestants. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z While cellphones haven't given rebel fighters the military strength to decisively drive Col. Rebels Hijack Gadhafi's Phone Network 2011-04-13T01:26:28Z In Washington, it is often fear of China's increasing military strength that gets lawmakers and top government officials to agitate against deals. Special Report: The U.S. and China start an M&A Cold War 2011-04-12T15:34:31Z I have suggested nothing which, in my opinion, is calculated to diminish our military strength. The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India 2011-04-11T02:00:13.067Z A report released Tuesday by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a London-based group known for its assessments of relative military strength, underscored the challenge facing the rebels. Qaddafi Forces Renew Attacks on Rebels 2011-03-09T08:00:58Z He had not sufficient military strength to resist them, and after his death at Frederickshall, in 1718, Sweden was compelled to make peace on conditions which forever destroyed her supremacy among the northern powers. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z Sargon’s son Sennacherib led an army to the borders of Egypt, and was defeated not by military strength but by the plague. A Short History of the World 2011-03-04T03:01:03.147Z Other countries in the region are also beefing up their military strength. Fears over China's military might 2011-03-03T17:34:12Z In military strength she was commonly reckoned the first power in Italy, with the Papacy, the Kingdom of Naples, and the Duchy of Milan about equal in second rank. A Short History of Italy (476-1900) 2011-02-24T03:01:00.630Z But when peace came Prussia was a great Power, respected for her military strength by the whole of Europe. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z The effect of these French successes, and of those of the Swedes under Torstenson, was to deprive Ferdinand III. of nearly his whole military strength. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z They then used this area to build up their military strength and boost their finances through drug trafficking, kidnapping and extortion. Happy ending? 2011-02-17T08:50:58Z "I wish our whole military strength might be brought to bear against this obstinate lieutenant, and force him to come home!" he cried angrily. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z F-16s and military helicopters flew circles over Tahrir Square on Sunday afternoon in what believed was a show of military strength meant to calm the masses. As Lawlessness Grows, Egyptians Improvise Security 2011-01-30T18:35:00Z There seems to have been a calculation based on the greater military strength of the Dutch. The Invisible Censor 2011-01-29T03:00:20.267Z Frederick had but 48,000 men, after calling together almost the entire military strength of his kingdom, and many of these were raw recruits who had never smelt powder. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z “We need to contain China’s economic strength and to reduce China’s military strength,” said Alan Tonelson, research fellow at the council. Strategies: Chasing the China Bandwagon 2011-01-22T18:23:34Z The US is also concerned by China's growing military strength. China and US seek common ground 2011-01-19T09:27:08Z The U.S., he said, will maintain its military strength in the region, but will need Japan to be "a committed and capable security partner." Gates Calls on Tokyo To Build Ties to Seoul 2011-01-14T00:16:55Z Gates said he spoke with Japanese leaders about "the challenges associated with China's growing military strength." Gates warns on North Korea, eyes Japan ties 2011-01-13T09:17:55Z His military strength was now so broken that he was compelled to seek a reconciliation with Pope Alexander III. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z China views space as a corner-stone of its future prosperity: a mandate from heaven for China's growth and military strength. Bite as well as bark 2011-01-11T09:46:00Z Near it is the ancient castle, built first by the Romans and later strengthened by warriors of other races equally quick to appreciate the military strength of its commanding position. Stained Glass Tours in England 2011-01-03T03:01:00.547Z But Pyongyang also vowed to increase its military strength, said the editorial published by state media. N Korea in new year dialogue call 2011-01-01T01:37:28Z Perhaps because of that, as well as the American concerns about Britain’s military strength, Mr. Cameron telephoned Mr. Obama on Tuesday, shortly before announcing the defense cuts. Britain Slashes Military Spending 2010-10-19T19:57:00Z But Otto now marched against them with all the military strength of Germany, and on the 10th of August, 955, met them in battle. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z In 1993, the then Conservative Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd famously declared that, thanks to its military strength, Britain "punched above its weight" in the world. British Forces: Still Punching Above Their Weight? 2010-10-19T15:50:00Z Centuries after this very feature resulted most disastrously, for, during the Civil Wars, the military strength of its position caused it to sustain three successive sieges. Stained Glass Tours in England 2011-01-03T03:01:00.547Z During World War II, RAF Bomber Command was tasked with attacking the enemy's military strength, by bombing Germany's airbases, troops, shipping and industries connected to the war effort. Bee Gee quest 2010-05-14T17:28:00Z Brazil is by far the biggest country in South America by land mass, by population, and by economic strength - so military strength seems the obvious last piece of the jigsaw. Brazil's influence 2010-03-23T09:16:00Z So it is no surprise military analysts say that countries like Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia are also keen to show off their military strength. 'Arms drive' in South East Asia 2010-03-15T10:34:00Z But he added: "The only purpose of China's limited military strength is to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity." China slows military surge 2010-03-04T09:49:00Z That royal city of the Lombards, in the eighth century, was first among all the cities of Upper Italy, not only for its riches and magnificence, but for its military strength. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII For details of the present military strength of Canada, see the article Canada. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" The military strength of Canada was well represented; there were French soldiers of the line, Canadian militia, and friendly Indians. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical Nothing was done to keep up the military strength of the kingdom which had once ranked as Europe's greatest military power and had as such been feared by other nations. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 It is evident that there was a fatal disproportion between the military strength of the parties and the ultimate object of every war. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. Nor in dealing with such did they hesitate to supplement their military strength by the most despicable of artifices. The Life of Yakoob Beg Athalik Ghazi, and Badaulet; Ameer of Kashgar All of the military observers with whom I have talked in China show a tendency to grow thoughtful over the subject of China’s potential military strength. Drugging a Nation The Story of China and the Opium Curse In historical times the leading city of Boeotia was Thebes, whose central position and military strength made it a suitable capital. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" He discusses the principles of each and their bearings on education, on positive law, on social conditions, on military strength, offensive and defensive, on individual liberty, on taxation and finance. A Short History of French Literature On the other hand the military strength of Meiningen was small; it consisted almost entirely of the old fortifications and unskilled militia. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. He asks how the United States ranks with foreign powers in point of military strength. Harper's Round Table, May 28, 1895 This general abolishing of social privileges to maintain the military strength of the nation naturally works with a good deal of friction. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 The Peoplesfriend had nothing to gain by revealing the military strength of his own hemisphere. Check and Checkmate The object of this superstructure being military strength, each Norman Baron erected a stately castle fortified by walls, towers, and, if available, a moat, on the strongest site or position within his manor. Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards Roman confederacy in Italy, the, 42–46; military strength of, 77. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. In the secondary point of military strength, I have been, from the same causes, equally successful in augmenting and improving the liberating army; while that of the Spaniards has been wasted by want and desertion. The United States and Latin America This fear followed swiftly upon the triumph of 1871, for Germany early showed its apprehension that France might recover its military strength. The Evidence in the Case A Discussion of the Moral Responsibility for the War of 1914, as Disclosed by the Diplomatic Records of England, Germany, Russia The employment of negro troops under regulations similar to those indicated would, in my opinion, greatly increase our military strength, and enable us to relieve our white population to some extent. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War The people will dispose of the necessary military strength if they dispose of the necessary moral and political strength. German Problems and Personalities In the East alone was Rome confronted by a power which was in any way a match for her military strength and which had disastrously defeated two Roman invasions. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. There will probably be stringent martial law, for the strong hand of unlimited power will be required to correct abuses, repress discontent, and bring into the field the whole military strength of the Confederacy. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Where then is the commercial advantage supposed to attend superior military strength? Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association China's waking up may serve the same purpose, but it is doubtful whether she will develop sufficient military strength for this. Where Half The World Is Waking Up The Old and the New in Japan, China, the Philippines, and India, Reported With Especial Reference to American Conditions In normal times the people are generally unconscious of their moral and political strength, even as they are unconscious of their military strength. German Problems and Personalities A source of military strength colonies can scarcely be. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 86, December, 1864 This is merely speculation, however; he may resolve to wield the whole military strength and resources of the United States with more fury than ever. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Nor can I see any genuine alternative in what some advocate—reliance by each nation on its own military strength as the sole effective guarantee for its interests. The Ethics of Coöperation Doctor Richard himself did much effective service by publishing a series of articles and diagrams showing how China compared with other countries in area, population, education, wealth, revenue, military strength, etc. Where Half The World Is Waking Up The Old and the New in Japan, China, the Philippines, and India, Reported With Especial Reference to American Conditions The occupation of the capital, it was argued, would not essentially weaken the military strength of the Republic. England and Germany The total effective military strength of the Empire was estimated at a million and a half trained soldiers. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources Every one thinks the Confederacy will at once gather up its military strength and strike such blows as will astonish the world. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital He relied on his great military strength, and could afford to despise the comparatively inferior preparations of the French Empire. Pius IX. And His Time The annexation of Korea, once China's vassal, by Japan, and that country's steadily tightening grip on Manchuria have doubtless quickened China's desire for military strength. Where Half The World Is Waking Up The Old and the New in Japan, China, the Philippines, and India, Reported With Especial Reference to American Conditions Still the king, with an infatuation which is inexplicable, took no measures to add to the military strength at the disposal of General Marmont. Louis Philippe Makers of History Series In France, too, this broad distinction of ranks told upon the military strength of the crown. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII We see a white haired old man escorted to his death by all the military strength that a great state can command. John Brown: A Retrospect Read before The Worcester Society of Antiquity, Dec. 2, 1884. She had fully fathomed the distrust with which the growth of her military strength had inspired some European nations, and she appreciated the wisdom of not seeming to grasp at an opportunity for armed display. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era All classes now recognize the military strength as well as the judicial fairness of British rule. A Tour of the Missions Observations and Conclusions It is impossible to maintain that the British Government had gained anything in the way of political results comparable with the fatal loss of military strength incurred by the three months' delay. Lord Milner's Work in South Africa From its Commencement in 1897 to the Peace of Vereeniging in 1902 It would be as great a mistake to minimise the fighting military strength of the Taepings as it would be to exaggerate it. The Life of Gordon, Volume I They disclosed an unsuspected source of military strength. World's War Events, Vol. II Therefore, she utilized her military strength for campaigns which cost comparatively little and produced much. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era The military strength of the castle of the D'Oillys was tested in the struggle between Stephen and the Empress. Stray Studies from England and Italy Before recording the disastrous effects of the postponement of effective military preparations, from June to September, it remains to consider whether any political gains, sufficient to compensate for the loss of military strength, were secured. Lord Milner's Work in South Africa From its Commencement in 1897 to the Peace of Vereeniging in 1902 This was the celebrated position of Buyak-Tchek-medje, a defensive line twenty-five miles from Constantinople and of remarkable military strength. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Her industrial life followed the military way; her military strength was built on industrial power. Manhood of Humanity. So far as concerned legalized power he had no equal in the empire, but his military strength was by no means proportionate. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era It was thus a position of difficult access, and was considered almost impregnable in respect to its military strength. Xerxes Makers of History The contending armies were nearly equal in military strength, if not in numbers. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) The capture of two small armies in America, neither of them more numerous than the advanced guard of a continental army, had given the impression that the military strength of England was gone for ever. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 He first directed his attention to the art of war, and resolved to increase the military strength of his empire. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Meanwhile within the bounds of Normandy itself, the great religious revival went on side by side with growing civic and military strength. The Story of Rouen This constituted, as they declared, their great military strength. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No. 6, December 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Feisal knew the Allies' military strength and realized how hazardous war would be, especially at that time. The New World of Islam This reunion, which doubled the military strength of the two united nations, was disturbed for some time by the revolt of the Bereberes, who never yielded their liberty under any circumstances. History of the Moors of Spain Of the military strength of the two nations, it is not the purpose of this book to treat. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 The revolution clearly had done nothing to restore the military strength of the Turks. Bulgaria The political and military strength displayed by this nation through the centuries was the result of its high intellectual and moral qualities. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Though never seriously apprehensive of an invasion of our coasts, he considered it proper that we should increase our military strength while foreign nations were so enormously augmenting theirs. The Book-Hunter A New Edition, with a Memoir of the Author Colonel Stoffel, the French Military Attaché to the Berlin Embassy, wrote confidentially report after report to the Emperor telling him of the immense military strength of Prussia and of her readiness for immediate war. Face to Face with Kaiserism His fear that greater military strength might lead to an aggressive spirit in the country had been obliterated by the attacks of submarines and by the German plots. Woodrow Wilson and the World War A Chronicle of Our Own Times. Thus the military strength of the north and south of Asia, the Saracenic and the Turkish, came into memorable conflict in the regions of which I have said so much. Historical Sketches, Volume I (of 3) The Turks in Their Relation to Europe; Marcus Tullius Cicero; Apollonius of Tyana; Primitive Christianity It was the slow waste of enormous resources and of latent military strength that at length made many even of the stoutest hearts begin to feel despondent. Forty-Six Years in the Army Great Britain outweighed the colonies in population by three or four to one, and in every element of military strength to a much greater degree. The Wars Between England and America Bray talked to him about the probable military strength of Earth as represented by the number of guardships around Omega and their apparent level of scientific development. The Status Civilization The military strength of the American Union in 1780 was inferior to that of Holland, and about on a level with that of Denmark or Portugal. The War of Independence Build-up of military strength to resist aggression by other planetary governments. The Cosmic Computer It went into the war practically without an army, and came out of the war with its military strength not even yet fully developed. Forty-Six Years in the Army The Constitution divides the whole military strength of the States into only two classes of organized bodies: one, the armies of the Confederacy; the other, the militia of the States. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government The former relates to general conditions such as the geography, resources, and military strength of the various nations, information necessary to enable the General Staff to act intelligently in the event of war. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training But, as the War went on and the naval and military strength of the United States increased and became more manifest, Great Britain became more careful. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 The military strength of Rougemont pleased him, though the name did not. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Exeter A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See Napoleon's master passion, it should be remembered, was the desire to overthrow Great Britain, and he held in the palm of his hand the whole military strength of the Continent. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes She has no such fear; her slaves would be to her now, as they were in the Revolution, an element of military strength. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government I think the military strength of France is enormously underrated. Anticipations Of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress upon Human life and Thought I never, at any time during the discussion of the Philippine question, expressed a more emphatic disapproval of the acquisition of dependencies or Oriental Empire by military strength, than he expressed on that occasion. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 Instead of yielding to fame a few isolated Mollie Pitchers, the war brought a largely neglected half of the nation's military strength into practical service. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights The Serbs, fighting at last near their own homes, were showing their real military strength. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War The conclusion of the Peninsular campaign had released them for service in America, and England was now able for the first time to throw her military strength against the feeble forces of the United States. The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 The Chronicles of America Series, Volume 17 As her military strength has stood the test so has her financial strength. The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 The whole military strength of the South and West was pressed forward to him. The Victim A romance of the Real Jefferson Davis She knows that the United States, however powerful by the recent development of military strength, would hardly attempt the invasion of the British Islands. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 1, January, 1864 It is quite obvious that our military strength is coming to an end. In the World War It became evident that with the fierce chief Caonaba to reckon with, military strength and capacity would be the only means of holding the country. Days of the Discoverers In order to attain this object, the military strength of the country must be increased and fortified, and I have asked the nation to supply the necessary means. The Schemes of the Kaiser The first business of legislature is to provide a military strength that may defend the whole system. Dialogues of the Dead England could desire no better scheme for the destruction of the military strength of Napoleon than that of the attempted conquest of Mexico. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 1, January, 1864 To return, however, to the relatively limited armaments in existence previous to 1914 would be quite impossible for any individual state, which would be so far behind that its military strength would not count. In the World War His study of what seemed to him the military strength and weakness of France's great neighbor and ally was minute and comprehensive. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies But today the military strength of Turkey is firmly established and it is supported by another tremendous Power. The Schemes of the Kaiser Do they wish to restore the military strength of Germany and of Russia and to see an Alliance between them confronting a Franco-British union, compelled thereby to be militarist too? Essays in Liberalism Being the Lectures and Papers Which Were Delivered at the Liberal Summer School at Oxford, 1922 It appropriated their military strength, robbed them of most of the fruits of their labour, and thus virtually enslaved them. The Destiny of Man Viewed in the Light of His Origin Germany's military strength was always estimated very highly in England, but the army's deeds in this war had surpassed all expectations. In the World War Hitherto we have measured national greatness by military strength, because most of the European nations have attained their present position through successful war. Armageddon—And After The Tsar, realizing that he had been misled regarding the chances of peace and also the military strength of the foe, recalled Admiral Alexieff from Port Arthur. A Short History of Russia Is it because the United States and the British Empire are under a common government, or because there is along that frontier a nicely-balanced distribution of military strength? Essays in Liberalism Being the Lectures and Papers Which Were Delivered at the Liberal Summer School at Oxford, 1922 Doubtless they often came with military strength, but on the whole as colonists and teachers rather than as conquerors. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 In the course of some weeks both sides grew weary of the mere waste of time and military strength consumed in attacking and defending railroad stations, and interrupting and reëstablishing the regularities of provision trains. A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History In fact, man in Russia is principally valuable by his military strength; all other kinds of energy are adapted to manners and institutions which the present state of Russia has not yet developed. Ten Years' Exile Memoirs of That Interesting Period of the Life of the Baroness De Stael-Holstein, Written by Herself, during the Years 1810, 1811, 1812, and 1813, and Now First Published from the Original Manuscript, by Her Son. Margiana possessed, however, as a separate country, little military strength, and it was only as a portion of some larger and more populous territory that it could become formidable to the Parthians. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. England has chosen almost at her leisure what spots of commercial advantage or military strength she will occupy; and the whole world hardly affords the material for another colonial system as wide and comprehensive. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863 The celebration was considered very remarkable as a demonstration of naval and military strength. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 35, July 8, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls In these numbers, situated within a compact territory, lay the military strength of the Central Powers. The Economic Consequences of the Peace That the organization of military strength involves provocation to war is a fallacy, which the experience of each succeeding year now refutes. The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future They had a military strength which caused them to be feared and respected, a vigor of administration which was felt to imply many sterling qualities. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. They would then have had a wall of military strength, at the back of the English settlements, so as completely to hem them in. True Stories of History and Biography The colony is consequently considered to be greatly in need of a further accession of military strength. Statistical, Historical and Political Description of the Colony of New South Wales and its Dependent Settlements in Van Diemen's Land With a Particular Enumeration of the Advantages Which These Colonies Offer for Emigration, and Their Superiority in Many Respects Over Those Possessed by the United States of America At the same time there is an indirect effect of the drowning of hundreds of British citizens which will have a very direct bearing on Britain's military strength and policy. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915 Our only rivals in potential military strength are the great powers of Europe. The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future The loss of her Polish districts would obviously greatly reduce Germany's military strength and economic power. New York Times Current History: The European War, Vol 2, No. 1, April, 1915 April-September, 1915 Enter into secret negotiations with all of the foreign enemies of the United States, acquainting them of our military strength and men aboard the United States war ships. Imperium in Imperio: A Study of the Negro Race Problem A Novel It gave cohesion and confidence to the citizens, reminded them that the Church was on their side in the struggle for freedom, and served as symbol of their military strength in union. Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots Our most pacific country should, because of its supreme love of peace, possess preponderant naval strength and adequate military strength. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915 The latter is hopelessly inferior to us in all the elements of military strength. The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future A mother was permitted, if she wished, to destroy her female children; but the boys were all preserved to add to the military strength of the nation. The Empire of Russia |
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