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After Brussels, Will Voters Demand Foreign-Policy Experience?
Trump wants waterboarding, Cruz wants to ‘secure’ Muslim neighborhoods in wake of attacks.
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What We Know About the Brussels Attacks
Dozens were killed in bombings at an airport and subway station, prompting outrage and disbelief across an already-shocked Europe.
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ISIS Fighters Have Entered Germany Disguised as Refugees, Berlin's Top Spy Says
That just one day after police arrested three Algerians with suspected ties to the Islamic State who were reportedly planning an attack on the German capital.
Policy
US to Convene 27-Nation Meeting on ISIS
It's a true working ministerial meeting as the U.S. defense secretary and other countries' top defense officials get caught up and look ahead.
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Carter Heads to Europe, Seeking Help in Paris, Davos
The U.S. defense secretary will meet counter-ISIS allies in France, then join Joe Biden, John Kerry, and Bono at Switzerland’s swanky — and controversial — World Economic Forum.
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On ISIS, Europe Is Ignoring Its Long, Tortured History of Waging War Abroad
Even if ISIS could be defeated from the sky, another Western-led regime change is unlikely to lessen brutality in the Middle East or blunt the fervor of zealots in European capitals.
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Poland's New Government Raided a NATO Intel Facility in the Dark of Night
'We are quickly losing our credibility,' said Tomasz Siemioniak, political opposition member and the country's former minister of defense.
Business
In Romania, US Wraps Construction of Anti-Missile Battery
With radar and interceptors in place, the Pentagon intends to be ready to shoot down Iranian missiles next year.
Policy
Hollande Tries to Rally the World to France’s War on ISIS
But many countries have their own reasons, and strategies, for fighting the terror group.
Ideas
Obama Must Send Hollande to Moscow With This Clear Message
The U.S. must be clear: Russia's help fighting ISIS won't ease sanctions over Ukraine
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The French Military Is Experiencing an 'Unprecedented' Recruiting Surge
And President Hollande just halted plans to shrink the force for at least three years..
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Bombing Syria Won’t Make Paris Safer
The enemy France and Europe are struggling against is far closer to home.
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Forget NATO; France Taps the EU in Its Fight Against ISIS
France could have triggered NATO's Article 5. Here's why Paris chose the EU's mutual defense clause instead.
Policy
Here's Why Assad and ISIS Hate France's Stake in the Middle East
With both the terror group and the brutal president blaming the Paris attacks on French foreign policy, it's worth asking: what is that policy?
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France Vows 'Merciless' Response to ISIS-Claimed Attacks in Paris
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks that killed at least 129 people. President Francois Hollande called the attacks an 'act of war.'
Ideas
Time for a US Maritime Security Strategy for Europe
Congress should require DOD to develop one along the lines of the recent Asia Pacific Maritime Security Strategy.
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NSA Spying Violates Privacy Rights, EU Court Rules
The decision likely won’t curb the surveillance, but could mean headaches for thousands of companies.
Science & Tech
In a Switch, UK Asks Its Arms Makers to Design for Export
Defense companies accustomed to making bespoke weapons for the MoD are being urged to consider overseas requirements as well.
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Eyeing Russia, Estonian Company Creates Underground Hamster City for Humans
With an aggressive Russia nearby, Estonia is making mobile underground bunkers. But other countries are buying them too.
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