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Trump’s Border Obsession Is Courting Disaster
The president’s single-minded focus on immigration is shortchanging Homeland Security’s other crucial functions, from election security to emergency response.
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Brexit Heralds a Decline of Anglo-American Power
The UK’s all-but-inevitable departure from the EU may well scuttle NATO. U.S. officials must be prepared.
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The Plan to Resurrect the North Korea Nuclear Talks
Trump wants a “big deal” with North Korea. Seoul would like him to settle for something a little smaller.
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Tyndall and Offutt AFBs Need More Repair Money — and Fast
US Air Force readiness will suffer if Congress doesn’t approve more funds by June.
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The US Can't Out-China China on 5G. We Need a National Strategy.
A recent report from the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Board should be a wakeup call about today's most important emerging technology.
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The US Air Force Needs F-35s, Not the F-15EX
Only about 20 percent of USAF fighters are fifth-generation aircraft. Winning tomorrow’s wars depends on growing that share faster, not slower.
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Ep. 42: Escalating in Somalia
We look into why the U.S. military is escalating its air campaign against al-Shabaab, and what sort of challenges stand in the way of building up a Somali army that can fight Shabaab on its own.
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America, You're Not Listening to Us
Russia’s ambassador: We’re ready for urgently needed security dialogue — when our U.S. counterparts are ready to engage in good faith.
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Yemen Cannot Afford to Wait
The scars in the country run deep—and the U.S. shares responsibility.
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The False Promises of Trump’s Arms Sales
U.S. export deals are undermining regional stability and sending jobs abroad.
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In Somalia, US Air Strikes Rise and Transparency Declines
The 2019 tally is on track to more than double last year’s total.
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Egypt’s President Is Crushing Dissent — and Fueling ISIS
Even if the White House is in denial about al-Sisi’s harm to regional instability, Congress shouldn't be.
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It’s Time To Make Data Strategic For Our Navy
The U.S. Navy’s future lethality depends on a new digital culture.
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Livestream: 'NATO Engages: The Alliance at 70'
Watch the 2019 ‘NATO Engages’ summit, with VP Mike Pence, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, and more, live from Washington, D.C.
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On NATO’s Eastern Frontier, Let’s Not Lose a War Before It Starts
The alliance needs more forces in Poland — and the logistics and enabling capabilities that will allow them to operate effectively.
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3 Ways Europe Is Looking at a Fraying NATO
A close look at France, Germany, and Poland reveals important divisions in the 70-year-old alliance — and suggests a way forward.
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Solving One of the Hardest Problems of Military AI: Trust
There are many gaps, and most won’t be solved by code but by conversation.
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Will Kalashnikov's New Drone Be the AK-47 of Indirect Fire?
The company that made assault rifles ubiquitous says its KUB can put a warhead on a miles-distant target.
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