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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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Ep. 41: Climate Change vs. the US Military
In this episode, we investigate matters of resilience and base design as part of a broader look at how climate change will likely affect the U.S. military in the years ahead.
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As Africa Seeks Global Partners, It Will Ask: Who's Helping with Climate Change?
If the United States hopes to outduel China for influence on the continent, it must consider Cyclone Idai and its turbocharged ilk to come.
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Escalating the US Air War in Afghanistan Isn’t Working
The dramatic increase in U.S. airstrikes that began last year has brought the country no closer to peace. In fact, Afghan soldiers, police, and civilians are dying at record rates.
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All the Ways the US Military’s Infrastructure Crisis Is Getting Worse
The weather damage to Tyndall and Offutt AFBs adds to a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance that’s taking a strategic toll.
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Trump's Strange Tweet May Have Kept Nuclear Talks Alive
The president is finally reckoning with the role of sanctions in North Korean diplomacy.
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To Strengthen NATO, Congress Must Help End Its Reliance On Russian Equipment
Here are three steps to remove a dangerous dependence on the alliance’s primary threat.
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