The White House (via OMB) strongly protests Congressional efforts within the FY 2027 NDAA to prohibit the purchase of warships from foreign shipyards. The Administration argues that these restrictions undermine national security by limiting flexibility and hindering its strategy of leveraging allied yards, such as in the 'Finland model,' to drive investment into U.S. shipbuilding capacity. This signals a significant policy shift toward integrating international partners into advanced naval construction, suggesting the Pentagon is prepared to bypass traditional domestic build requirements for future combat vessels.
War at arm’s length: How America can build effective partners through military assistance
English Summary
Despite a reputation marred by costly failures in the past, the Brookings analysis argues that military assistance remains a critical and effective tool for achieving U.S. national security goals. The authors provide a systematic framework for understanding how the U.S. can leverage partner militaries to achieve strategic objectives 'at arm's length.' The core finding is that while the tool is misunderstood, its effective use can deliver significant benefits for both the United States and its allies. Policymakers must therefore refine their approach to military aid to overcome historical pitfalls and maximize the stability and security of partner nations.
中文摘要
儘管過去的昂貴失敗給其聲譽帶來污點，布魯金斯智庫的分析仍指出，軍事援助對於實現美國的國家安全目標，仍然是一種關鍵且有效的工具。作者提供了一個系統性框架，用以理解美國如何能夠「保持距離」地利用夥伴國的軍力來達成戰略目標。核心發現是，雖然此工具常被誤解，但若能有效運用，它能為美國及其盟友帶來顯著的益處。因此，政策制定者必須完善其軍事援助的方法，以克服歷史上的失誤，從而最大化夥伴國的穩定與安全。
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