Current Research and Policy Activities
Military Affairs
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April 24, 2007 |
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Bearing the Burden of the Iraq War?An Analysis of the Demographics of Casualties in the Global War on Terrorism, By Randy Rotte |
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With the recent calls of Congress to enlarge the ranks of the U.S. military and the almost daily casualties being sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan, the question of who is bearing the burden of military service has been raised, just as it has been in prior conflicts. One argument that is commonly made is that the all-volunteer military disproportionately puts the burden of war on minorities and lower-income families. In light of the current global war on terrorism and the sacrifices being made by service members throughout the world, this argument warrants analysis. |
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Powerpoint Presentations: Background Presentation - LTC Randy Rotte NASI Information Paper - Virginia Reno |
Audio Files from the Roundtable Meeting: Background Information from LTC Randy Rotte Military Fellow Consultant, Joint Center |
