The Center for Defense Information was founded in 1972 by retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Gene La Rocque. The CDI is dedicated to: * strengthening national and international security through international cooperation; * reducing reliance on unilateral military power to resolve conflict; * reducing reliance on nuclear weapons; * transforming and reforming the U.S. military establishment; and * prudent oversight of defense programs. More information on the Wikipedia page [1]. The website is [2]