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Todd Harrison

Todd Harrison is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on defense strategy, defense budgeting, and space policy. He has published widely on issues such as the future of US Space Force, trade-offs in defense spending, and military personnel and readiness reform. His work has appeared in outlets including Foreign AffairsThe Wall Street JournalThe Washington PostDefense One, and Breaking Defense. He has testified before Congress on defense budgeting, space security, and military personnel issues.

How Much Is Too Much?

How Much Is Too Much?

October 8, 2025

A constant concern in national security is the alignment between strategy and budget.