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<-- Return To TerraKnowledge Network Project for the New American Century: A roadmap for global domination Fair Use Statement The Project for the New American Century provides a roadmap to Iraq and beyond. "Further, the process of transformation, even if it brings revolutionary change, is likely to be a long one, absent some catastrophic and catalyzing event – like a new Pearl Harbor..." "And advanced forms of biological warfare that can “target” specific genotypes may transform biological warfare from the realm of terror to a politically useful tool." -- from "Rebuilding America's Defenses: Strategy, Forces and Resources For a New Century," September, 2000. The U.S. has invented, manufactured, deployed and sold weapons of mass production around the globe. Given this and our new mode of offensive "preemptive defense," it is not a stretch of the imagination to think that the U.S. is and will be developing new sophisticated means of biological warfare. (Click here for more about preemptive defense). Though the above quote is not a prediction of the events of 911, it was a prediction of the sort of even that was required to speed up the "process of transformation." From the PNAC Statement of Principles, June, 1997. "As the 20th century draws to a close, the United States stands as the world's preeminent power. Having led the West to victory in the Cold War, America faces an opportunity and a challenge: Does the United States have the vision to build upon the achievements of past decades? Does the United States have the resolve to shape a new century favorable to American principles and interests?" The PNAC's Statement of Principles is signed by: Jeb Bush - brother of current President Dick Cheney - current Vice President Donald Rumsfeld - current Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz - current Deputy Secretary of Defense One of the PNAC's most interesting reports is "Rebuilding America's Defenses: Strategy, Forces and Resources For a New Century." Here are some interesting quotes. Note that it was published in September 2000. (If for some reason this report becomes unavailable, we have provided a copy from our archives. Right-click here to download the report in Acrobat PDF format). Some notable quotes include: "The Project for the New American Century was established in the spring of 1997. From its inception, the Project has been concerned with the decline in the strength of America’s defenses, and in the problems this would create for the exercise of American leadership around the globe and, ultimately, for the preservation of peace." "At present the United States faces no global rival. America’s grand strategy should aim to preserve and extend this advantageous position as far into the future as possible." "Preserving the desirable strategic situation in which the United States now finds itself requires a globally preeminent military capability both today and in the future." "Although it may take several decades for the process of transformation to unfold, in time, the art of warfare on air, land, and sea will be vastly different than it is today, and “combat” likely will take place in new dimensions: in space, “cyber-space,” and perhaps the world of microbes. Air warfare may no longer be fought by pilots manning tactical fighter aircraft sweeping the skies of opposing fighters, but a regime dominated by long-range, stealthy unmanned craft. On land, the clash of massive, combined-arms armored forces may be replaced by the dashes of much lighter, stealthier and information-intensive forces, augmented by fleets of robots, some small enough to fit in soldiers’ pockets. Control of the sea could be largely determined not by fleets of surface combatants and aircraft carriers, but from land- and space-based systems, forcing navies to maneuver and fight underwater. Space itself will become a theater of war, as nations gain access to space capabilities and come to rely on them; further, the distinction between military and commercial space systems – combatants and noncombatants – will become blurred. Information systems will become an important focus of attack, particularly for U.S. enemies seeking to short-circuit sophisticated American forces. And advanced forms of biological warfare that can “target” specific genotypes may transform biological warfare from the realm of terror to a politically useful tool." "The current American peace will be short-lived if the United States becomes vulnerable to rogue powers with small, inexpensive arsenals of ballistic missiles and nuclear warheads or other weapons of mass destruction. We cannot allow North Korea, Iran, Iraq or similar states to undermine American leadership, intimidate American allies or threaten the American homeland itself." "HOMELAND DEFENSE. America must defend its homeland. During the Cold War, nuclear deterrence was the key element in homeland defense; it remains essential. But the new century has brought with it new challenges. While reconfiguring its nuclear force, the United States also must counteract the effects of the proliferation of ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction that may soon allow lesser states to deter U.S. military action by threatening U.S. allies and the American homeland itself. Of all the new and current missions for U.S. armed forces, this must have priority." "Although the basic concept for a system of global missile defenses capable of defending the United States and its allies against the threat of smaller and simpler ballistic missiles has been well understood since the late 1980s, a decade has been squandered in developing the requisite technologies. In fact, work on the key elements of such a system, especially those that would operate in space, has either been so slowed or halted completely, so that the process of deploying robust missile defenses remains a long-term project. If for no other reason, the mission to create such a missile defense system should be considered a matter of military transformation." (see A Hole in Our Missile Defense System by Theodore A. Postol) Apr 06, 2003 * Jun 08, 2003 * Aug 01, 2003 Oct 07, 2003 Dec 04, 2003 Feb 14, 2004 * Jun 07, 2004 * Aug 03, 2004 Oct 10, 2004 Dec 04, 2004 Feb 05, 2005 Mar 08, 2005 Apr 07, 2005 Aug 29, 2005 Nov 08, 2005 Nov 20, 2005 Jan 01, 2006 Jun 15, 2006 Sep 09, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 Oct 10, 2006 Oct 30, 2006 Dec 30, 2006 Feb 05, 2007 Jul 01, 2007 Aug 13, 2007 Dec 01, 2007 Dec 30, 2007 Feb 18, 2008 May 22, 2008

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