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When Civilian Protest Is Labeled 'Urban Warfare'
When state officials say they face "a sophisticated network of urban warfare,” they're looking through the lens of a militarized police force.
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It’s Time to Listen to the Doomsday Planners
Another pandemic, or a terrorist attack, could cripple an unprepared executive branch.
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To Boost NATO’s Presence in the Black Sea, Get Creative
Alliance fleets aren't getting bigger to match Moscow's moves in the region, so it's time to think differently.
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Trump Wants to Leave Afghanistan Before Election Day? Hold Him to It
None of the arguments for delaying the inevitable make sense.
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Our National Security Requires a Stronger Nuclear-Energy Industry
The Energy Department’s new strategy lays out what needs to be done.
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Why South Carolina Is an American Model for Coronavirus Response
As other states reopen, Dr. Fauci said he'd like to clone what they're doing in the Palmetto State.
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A Foreign General Is Helping to Lead US Army Europe. Other Commands Should Take Heed
The German military sends its best to serve as an American general’s chief of staff, to everyone’s benefit.
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The Coronavirus Is Boosting Terror Threats in the Developing World
The pandemic exacerbates worsen existing food crises, undermining stability.
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The End of Hong Kong
China moved to take away the city’s autonomy, one of several aggressive actions by Beijing across the region.
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Lawmakers Ask Trump to Extend National Guard Missions for One Crucial Day
Many pandemic-response missions are slated to end just before Guard troops become eligible for federal benefits.
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Ep. 70: Robotics, Esports and the future of national security
Get smart on human-machine teaming, the future of work, and why the Army has turned to video games like never before.
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Lawmakers Should Push the Pentagon to Draw on Women’s Contributions to Security
A relatively tiny increase in dedicated funding would make a big difference downstream.
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Even a Bolder Biden Will Only Go So Far
The pandemic has expanded his ambitions—just not enough to challenge the Pentagon.
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It’s Only Going to Get Harder to Recruit and Retain Troops in a Post-Pandemic World
The Pentagon needs to accelerate its transition from industrial-age to information-age personnel policies.
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China is a Serious Issue, Not a Campaign Meme
'Beijing Biden' is a baseless political smear, trivializing one of America’s most complicated challenges.
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The Pandemic’s Geopolitical Aftershocks Are Coming
Western capitals aren’t just worried about the risk of a resurgence in coronavirus cases.
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Trump Is Attacking the Final Safeguard Against Executive Abuses
The president has defied Congress, and gummed up cases in court. Now he’s firing the inspectors general.
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The State and Federal Data on COVID-19 Testing Don’t Match Up
The CDC has quietly started releasing nationwide numbers. But they contradict what states themselves are reporting.
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