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Michael Hayden's Defense of Drone Warfare Doesn't Add Up
Today, drone strikes are a settled policy in Washington circles, but that does not mean Americans should accept everything a former CIA director says about them.
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Look Out, Special Operators in Syria, the Internet Has Spotted You and That's a Problem
It's not only the improvement of an airstrip in Northeast Syria that warrants attention, but how it was discovered.
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Start Preparing for the Collapse of the Saudi Kingdom
Saudi Arabia is no state at all. It's an unstable business so corrupt to resemble a criminal organization and the U.S. should get ready for the day after.
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A Unifying Theory—and Plan—for Defeating ISIS Propaganda
Twitter suspensions are not nearly enough.
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Why a US Army Vet Cast a Muslim-American Woman to Lead His Afghan War Movie
An American paratrooper's experience with an Afghan-American interpreter formed the basis of the upcoming film, 'Day One.'
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Under the Nuclear Shadow: A Short History of the China-North Korea Relationship
While Beijing may be unhappy about Pyongyang’s nuclear games, few expect bold action that could cause sudden collapse.
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Time to Hit Pause on the US Army's Drawdown
The entire plan was built around the idea of an Iraq and Afghanistan 'post-war calm' that never really materialized.
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Dispatch from the Turkish Border: Syrians Waiting in Vain for the World
‘People are waiting for the international community to stop this war.’
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Meet the Guerrilla Fighters of Kurdistan
While the fight against the Islamic State has been devastating for Kurdish communities, many guerrillas convey an optimistic message: When the war ends, the Kurds could finally have an independent state.
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Obama Punts Controversial War Account to Successor
The president, who decried the Pentagon’s 'dishonest' war chest, will leave office with it firmly entrenched.
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Congress Must Stop the Decline of Our Military Readiness
Here's what President Obama's final defense spending request should have included.
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5 Ways to Clarify and Strengthen US Cybersecurity Law
While most corporate counsels are still trying to figure out what the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 does for them, here are a few ways to improve on next year's round of legislation.
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What North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Means for the US and Its Allies
The Unha launch is hardly the basis for panic, but it is time for certain measures to ensure security and stability.
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Should We Fear an AI Arms Race?
Five reasons the benefits of defense-related artificial intelligence research outweigh the risks—for now.
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The Rise of ISIS in Southeast Asia
Much of the region has witnessed a democratic regression that's fueling the spread of violent extremism.
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The Brilliance and Lunacy of Putin's Chechen Hitman
The Kremlin may be losing its grip on a boogeyman of its own making.
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Three Reasons the 2017 Defense Budget Won’t Be Enough (And How to Fix It)
The responsible path is not the easy path, but there is bipartisan support for a stronger defense budget and ways to make it happen.
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27 Questions Before the US Extends the War in Afghanistan
Expanding U.S. combat operations or abandoning the Afghans are not the only options.
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Reagan's '76 Playbook Is the Ticket for Cruz and Trump
The rise of conservative outsiders like Ted Cruz and Donald Trump is not unprecedented.
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