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Commentary
Operational Maneuver From the Sea: the Marine Corps’ Lost Opportunity
The US Marine Corps squandered a vital opportunity by sidelining the Operational Maneuver From the Sea at a time when the need for a flexible, expeditionary force is more critical than ever.
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Has the Marine Corps Lost Its Edge?
The Marine Corps' shift under Generals Berger and Smith toward countering China has weakened its traditional rapid-response capabilities.
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Ending Biden’s Restraints on Israel Should Be Trump’s Priority
Trump should encourage Israel to wage an unlimited war on Iran’s weapons production, ports, oil facilities, and nuclear sites to help eliminate its ability to support proxies and possibly weaken the regime internally.
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Non-Lethal Weapons Could Help Israel and the US in Future Urban Combat
Hamas’ practice of holding hostages in hospitals and schools has highlighted the need for Israel and other Western militaries to develop advanced non-lethal weapons.
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A Relatively Inexpensive Way to Help Ukraine
The US should help Ukraine develop asymmetrical approaches to warfare, specifically by leveraging technology such as the Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition Grid.
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When Marines Reach Their ‘Sell By’ Date
The US Marine Corps' shift from traditional combat roles to a focus on technology and data represents a significant cultural change that may affect recruitment and leadership dynamics.
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Why We Can’t Beat the Houthis
The US has lost control of the Red Sea due to its reliance on remote warfare tactics, like missiles and drones, which are ineffective against opponents who hide among civilians.
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How to Ruin the Marine Corps
Force Design 2030 transformed the US Marine Corps from a worldwide force in readiness to a service primarily aimed at deterring fighting a war against China in the South China Sea.
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Forget China, We Can’t Even Beat the Houthis
Striking Houthi missile and drone launch sites seems like a relatively bloodless way to wage war but it is increasingly ineffective.
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Does the Marine Corps Need Course Correction? Congress Wants to Know
Force Design 2030 needs a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether the Marine Corps is headed in the right direction.
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