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Can Two Nuclear Powers Fight a Conventional War?

The Pentagon just wargamed that scenario as part of its effort to determine what it needs for 21st-century deterrence.

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Turkey Tells US To Withdraw Weapons, Support for Syrian Rebels

In Washington, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim rejected the U.S. desire to keep supporting Syrian Kurdish rebel forces even after ISIS is finished.

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Saudi Arabia's Very Public, Very Risky Palace Intrigue

The arrest of 11 senior figures, including one of the world’s richest men, is a sign of the crown prince’s consolidation of power.

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3 Cities Making Downtowns Safe from Vehicle Attacks

After the truck attack in Manhattan, there’s no excuse for a limited imagination when it comes to safer streets.

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US Army, Navy Cyber Commands Ready Far Ahead of Schedule

The components bring more than half of the 6,200 cyber troops that will make up a fully operational U.S. Cyber Command next year.

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What the Attack in New York Revealed About the Islamic State's Supporters

As ISIS loses territory, the greatest danger remains that more competent fighters will return home.

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Amid Federal Finger-Pointing, FEMA Takes Stock of Puerto Rico Effort

The director acknowledged an imperfect response and says he wants to create a cadre of FEMA reservists.

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Trump’s Policy on Terrorism Suspects Looks Like Obama’s

A captured Benghazi suspect is reportedly being brought to the U.S., which means he will be tried in a civilian court.