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How Seriously Should the World Take Trump’s Venezuela Threat?
This isn’t the first time the president has threatened military force against the country, but now he is surrounded by regime-change advocates.
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The Terrorism That Doesn’t Spark a Panic
Americans should react to violence from religious and ethnic minorities with the same sense of proportion they reserve for far-right extremists.
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What to Ask Defense Leaders About the Border Deployment
On Tuesday, a Trump administration official will make his first appearance before a House Armed Services Committee led by Democrats.
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Trump Is Destroying His Own Case for a National Emergency
By waiting for Congress to act, the president is undermining the legal basis for any declaration.
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The White House’s Move on Venezuela Is the Least Trumpian Thing It’s Done
The Trump administration’s concerted diplomatic effort did not originate on Twitter.
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The INF Treaty Is Doomed. We Need a New Arms-Control Framework
The new approach will have to deal with a White House intent on acting unilaterally and a Russia seeking to reverse the effects of NATO’s eastward expansion.
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An Admiral Slammed the Shutdown. Can He Do That?
The Coast Guard commandant's viral video reminds us that senior military officers can speak out, carefully — and probably should do so more often.
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1 in 6 ALS Patients Served in the Military. We Need a Cure.
A new organization aims to fight a neurodegenerative disease that appears to target former servicemembers.
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Don’t Play Mob Ball: What Acquisition Pros Can Learn from Kids Soccer
PEOs tend to grab onto a hot new contract approach like elementary schoolers chasing a ball.
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China Might Be Bugging US Subways — But There’s a Bigger Problem
Years of neglecting public infrastructure has undercut the U.S. manufacturing base.
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The Shutdown Is Great News for Russia
The competition of democracy versus dictatorship is to a degree a contest of narratives.
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Let’s Make This the Last Shutdown. Please.
Congress can pass a law saying that if no budget is passed as the fiscal year expires, the government proceeds at current funding levels.
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The New Missile-Defense Policy Won’t Make Us Safer
Instead, it will encourage rogue states to nuke first in a conflict, and will increase the risk of escalation in a great-power war.
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Trump Tried Partisan Applause Lines Inside the Pentagon. Nobody Applauded.
The president uses a missile-defense policy rollout to bash Democrats before the military’s senior leaders.
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Ep. 36: British defense strategy with UK MoD’s Will Jessett
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
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The US Needs a New Public Shipyard
Warships are waiting for repairs at America's creaky government drydocks. And no, privatization isn’t the answer.
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The Shutdown Is Doing Lasting Damage to National Security
With every passing day, America’s defenses are weakening.
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Trump’s Wall Fixation Is Impeding Border Security
The president’s push to “build the wall” fails to grasp the role of modern technology in policing U.S. borders.
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