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The U.S. Needs a New Approach to Security in Africa
The time is now and Africa is the place to adopt a more comprehensive approach to security that serves as a model for American global engagement in the 21st century. By Scott Bates
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4 Rules of War from Al-Qaeda
The terrorist group lays out several lessons of warfare, captured in letters exchanged by two senior al-Aqeda leaders. Here's four of them. By Janine Davidson
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The Gulf of Tonkin and Lessons for the Global War on Terror
The 50th anniversary of the Gulf of Tonkin incident should give pause to those advocating for aggressive, immediate action to meet today’s challenges. By Lawrence J. Korb
Policy
Is Rob Portman the GOP's National Security Dark Horse?
The longtime lawmaker from Ohio has two words for President Obama’s foreign policy record and 2016 candidates: experience counts. By Molly O’Toole
Ideas
The White House Must Delegate More National Security, Officials Say
To manage the many conflicts happening at once, the White House is urged to loosen its grip. By Gayle Tzemach Lemon
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The Future of VA Reform Can Be Found in Everything This Week’s Bill Left Out
It’s important to note what the VA reform bill doesn’t accomplish as a blueprint for Congressional action after the August recess. By Alex Nicholson
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The Army Is Developing 3D Printers to Make Food
Chow gets a high-tech makeover with futuristic printing technology. By Rick Docksai
Policy
What Comes After the Parallel Failures of Bush and Obama?
After Bush and Obama, how can presidential contenders truly increase America's ability to shape global events in 2016? By Ronald Brownstein
Ideas
Don't Worry, the Next World War Is Not Upon Us...Yet
Why U.S. military power and America's relationship to China today rule out any sane comparisons with August 1914. By Graham Allison
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VIDEO - The New Battleground: Veterans
From VA reform to veteran employment trends, suicide and the stigmas of PTSD, see highlights from the Defense One and IAVA veteran’s event. By Defense One Staff
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When Russia Violates Nuclear Treaties, Let's Act Like Reagan
We have nothing to gain by pulling out of our nuclear treaty with Russia. By Joe Cirincione and Lauren Mladenka
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Guantanamo's New Purgatory
If the Periodic Review Boards are to ever meaningfully review Guantanamo detainees' detention, they must address these issues of delay, transparency, and legitimacy. By Zak Newman
Ideas
Weather and War: A Perfect Storm
Three recent airline tragedies turned the world’s spotlight on collateral damage’s innocent victims—changing the idea of international security into one of personal security as well. By Tara Sonenshine
Policy
What Egypt Stands to Win From the Gaza Conflict
Egypt just might be the last best hope for a cease-fire in Gaza. By Keveh Waddell
Threats
Ignoring Syria in Favor of Everything Else
Conflict after conflict has stolen the spotlight from Syria's bloody civil war. Do Syrian deaths no longer matter? By Jeffrey Goldberg
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VIDEO: A Conversation with the British Ambassador on NATO and the Transatlantic Alliance
Watch our full conversation with British Ambassador to the U.S. Sir Peter Westmacott right here.
Ideas
What NATO Needs to Do in the Wake of the Ukraine Crisis
NATO should leverage the crisis in European security created by Moscow to accomplish these four objectives. By John R. Deni
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With Talks Extended, U.S. Poised to 'Put a Lid' on Iran's Nuclear Program
Iran’s nuclear program has been boxed in. Now the West has a few more months to put a lid on it. By Joe Cirincione
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