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The US Needs To Recognize Russia’s Monroe Doctrine
Imagine if the roles were reversed; Washington’s attitude toward Russia’s regional fears seems more than a little hypocritical. By Ted Galen Carpenter
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The US Should Condemn Bahrain, Not Rationalize For Them
As the 10th Manama Dialogue convenes, Bahrain’s monarchy is a human rights nightmare and source of insecurity the United States should be condemning, not celebrating. By Brian Dooley
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Why Does the Navy Still Not Have Enough Money for New Submarines?
The Navy has long known it must replace the Ohio-class Boomers, so why hasn’t it budgeted for it? By Jerry Hendrix
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Why The Pentagon Must Not Lose The Innovation Arms Race
If the defense establishment wants to be at the forefront of the 21st century’s strategic technologies, there is no time to waste.
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What If There Is No Iran Nuclear Deal
Imagine if you will, a world where instead of compromise, Washington pressures Iran back to the brink. By Kelsey Davenport
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NATO’s Campaign in Libya Offers Salient Lessons for the Air War Against ISIL
These five lessons from the 2011 air campaign in Libya are relevant today in the campaign against the Islamic State. By Karl P. Mueller
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Will Politics Kill a Deal on Iran?
Impossibly high Republican demands are just a partisan attack to prevent Obama from achieving anything resembling a victory. By Joe Cirincione
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Time for the Exceptional Superpower To Act Like It
The U.S. needs to remind the world of its dominance. Holding the line will not do and will not work. By Robin Shepherd
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A New Era for the Defense Department
As our military adapts to new threats, so must the defense enterprise from top to bottom, writes Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
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How Many Flying Hours Does It Take To Kill a Terrorist?
Why is the Marine Corps so afraid of my simple idea? By Todd Harrison
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Stop Fearing Iran and Back the Free Syrian Army
The Free Syrian Army has done everything the U.S. has asked of them. It’s time to help them before it’s too late. By Oubai Shahbandar and Michael Pregent
Business
America Needs a Robust Crisis Response Force
With a sequestered budget, a force design of 174,000 is right sized to allow the Marine Corps to remain America’s crisis response force.
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