Ideas
‘America First’ Enters Its Most Combustible Moment
If the next 150 days turn out to be Trump’s final days in office, he could still wreak a lot of havoc on American foreign policy.
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Will Trumpism Change Republican Foreign Policy Permanently?
The president did not just challenge Republican orthodoxy. He also blew up its establishment.
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In a Robot War, Kill the Humans
Even if advances in robotics mean fewer humans on the battlefield, the fight will increasingly focus on those that remain.
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Add Taiwan to the International Atomic Energy Agency
Once a near-nuclear power, Taipei has since been an exemplary anti-proliferator — in cold contrast to Beijing.
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Meet the 'Mayflower:' Sailing Into a New World, All Over Again
Our autonomous ship will attempt to cross the Atlantic from Plymouth to Plymouth. Here's how — and what we hope the Navy can learn from her.
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How Washington Should Handle Turkey's Summer of Flex
Turkey looks less like a treaty ally and more like a competitor.
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A Great Change is Coming
Software, AI, autonomy — these are the ultimate weapons. The Pentagon must get serious about integrating AI into everything it has for 'hyperwar.'
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Why Don’t The Dead Matter?
Far too few Americans seem to feel genuine compassion for the dead, even among their fellow citizens. Our endless wars may be to blame.
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Let Japan’s Companies Help
To stay ahead of China, the Pentagon should reach out to allies who have more advanced capabilities than the U.S. Japan is top of the list.
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Six Scenarios for Military Intervention After January 20
We have to be able to talk about the military’s political influence.
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The Navy Needs More Ships — and Vision, Too
From shipyards to sea, the Navy needs to show more passionate leadership articulating what its future must be, and why.
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We Need to Reorganize More than the Military
U.S. defense and diplomacy needs a major redesign to get serious about strategic competition with China and Russia.
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What Do You Tell Young Americans Doubting the Military’s Moral Compass?
After scandals, pardons, and protests, military and civilian leaders have some work to do rebuilding public trust.
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Who Decides Who Is a ‘Domestic Enemy’?
The short answer: not the Joint Chiefs chairman. The longer answer is more interesting.
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NATO Must Move Out Smartly on 5G
Beyond the security concerns, next-gen wireless technology promises a battlefield revolution.
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Let the Pride Flag Fly
Secretary Esper ’s clever rule that bans the Confederate flag needs a fix. Here’s how he can bring real equality to the Defense Department.
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“. . . All Enemies, Foreign and Domestic”: An Open Letter to Gen. Milley
If the commander in chief attempts to ignore the election’s results, you will face a choice.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Wants More Time to Review JEDI Cloud Contract Bids
The Defense Department says it wants to further discuss Microsoft’s and Amazon Web Services’ pricing.
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Nine Reasons Congress Should Nix the Air Force’s F-15EX Purchase
None of the service's proffered explanations stands up to analysis.
Policy