Should we create a private foundation to entice radical madrassas to a more moderate course?
No. This idea suggests – and would be seen as confirmation of – an insensitive mirror-imaging of US consumerism and lust for material riches. The majority of madrassas must be regarded as principled believers in what they preach and teach and attempts to bribe them would more likely inflame already existing passions. A better course is making available through alternative means information about democracy, human rights, and civil liberties. What else should we be considering? Worldwide, the Pentagon should proceed with plans to restructure forces and re-base units. Specifically, Germany-based ground units should be brought back to the US. A six-month schedule of unit rotation for training with European allies should be inaugurated, with equal time given to warfighting and peacekeeping (Chapter VI and Charter VII) operations. Re-basing US Air Force combat wings should also be considered. Naval deployments (carrier battle group and amphibious ready group) should be made on the basis of a
