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Russia, China Grow Closer With New Cyber Agreement

Xi Jinping’s appearance at Vladimir Putin’s side at the Victory Parade in Moscow signifies a deepened relationship based on a common adversary: the U.S.

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35 Years On, It’s Time to Extend the Carter Doctrine

The upcoming Camp David summit may produce a long-sought framework for security in the Middle East.

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What Have 9 Months of Airstrikes Against ISIS Achieved?

There’s no end in sight for an air campaign that has killed some 8,500 militants and cost more than $2 billion.

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How Kenya’s Counterterrorism Effort Turned Counterproductive

Even the staunchest anti-Shabaab Somali community feels alienated by the security forces’ brutal tactics.

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U.S. Starts Training Moderate Syrian Rebels

The U.S. military will help Syrian rebel forces fight ISIS, but what happens if they come across military loyal to Bashar al-Assad?

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Europe Requires More than Symbolic Defense

A recent 1,200-mile U.S. Army convoy across European roads was a stirring sight, but it won’t be enough to deter Russian aggression.

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What the First Battle of the 21st Century Tells Us About the Next Ones

One battle from late 2001 offered Americans an early glimpse of the complexity, contradictions and shifting allegiances that characterize the war in Afghanistan.

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What’s the Difference Between ‘Accompanying’ and ‘Escorting’ a Ship?

When Pentagon officials announced that they would increase protection for U.S.-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, they also introduced a bit of confusion.

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Russia Scales Back Long-Range Aircraft Patrols, NATO General Says

After beefing up long-range aviation patrols last year, Russia has been flying near the borders of NATO countries less frequently, Gen. Philip Breedlove says.