US Navy – A summary of naval forces in and around Iraq.

• Washington Post: Invasion Forces Assemble Slowly

Background – Reserves – Does the US need to rethink its reliance on its reserve forces?

• New York Times: U.S. Military Considers Limits on Role of the Reserve Forces

Background – Nuclear Weapons – William Arkin on how nuclear weapons are being considered for use preemptively against Iraq.

• Los Angeles Times: The Nuclear Option in Iraq

Background – France – For a nation that has consistently claimed to have a civilizing mission, the French are evincing remarkable anguish at Americaís global struggle against terrorism, on behalf of civilization. They have strong points to make, but why the rage and vitriol? How can we explain this gulf between Europe and America, this widening division?

• Naval War College Review: Letter From France