Don't know Allard's politics or qualifications.
Do you actually think the politics of a retired colonel might change the facts in this kind of a review?
From the speaker's bureau that represents him:
"A former army colonel, Kenneth Allard is a well-known commentator on international security issues and is featured as a military analyst with MSNBC and NBC News, as well as a regular columnist for MSNBC.com."
ie. all purpose rent-a-talking-head.
The last sentence mentions the upcoming war with Iran. We will contain the Iranian military with our Air Power.
More money, please.