Commentary
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Jan- 2024 -12 January
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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5 January
Gaza War Changing Arab-Jew Relations, But Not in the Way You Think
Future relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel are not automatically bound to deteriorate as a result of the war.
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2 January
Despite Its Pledge, Israel (Again) Resorts to Using White Phosphorus Weapons
In 2013 Israel pledged to stop using white phosphorus weapons, but in the wake of its current scorched earth policy against Hamas and the residents of Gaza, it has decided to ignore that promise.
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Dec- 2023 -27 December
Breaking the Chains of History: Crafting a Fresh Approach to Middle East Peace
The UN Trusteeship System used during the decolonization era of the 1950s and 60s could be used as a mechanism to resolve the future of Gaza and a potential Palestinian state alongside Israel.
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22 December
The Untapped Potential of ‘This We’ll Defend’ as US Army Motto
The US Army should its motto “This We’ll Defend” as the basis for all its operations, particularly those aimed to inform and influence.
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15 December
Europe Must Invest in Space to Play Bigger Role in Its Own Defense
Europe must foster competition and take a more active role in strengthening its space security to reduce dependency on other countries.
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Nov- 2023 -29 November
Lessons the US Marine Corps Should Learn From Gaza and Ukraine
The elimination of the Marine Corps tank force and reduction in infantry battalions have left the service ill-prepared for conflicts like those in Ukraine or Gaza.
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17 November
Should America Start Testing Nuclear Weapons Again?
If Russia conducts a nuclear test, the US should also conduct limited tests to maintain weapon reliability, showcase capabilities for deterrence, and signal readiness for defense.
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8 November
How Drones Are Leveling the Playing Field for Middle Powers
Drones possess transformational potential for middle powers and non-state actors, who may otherwise have limited or virtually non-existent airpower.
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Oct- 2023 -27 October
How to End the US Marine Corps’ Intellectual Civil War
An independent organization must evaluate the US Marine Corps’ strategic plan, Force Design 2030, to help resolve internal strife about its effectiveness.
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