Commentary

Trashing Energy Needs: A Case for Expanded Plasma Gasification Use by the US Military

Plasma gasification holds the potential to revolutionize how the military approaches sustainability, energy resilience, and waste management.

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How China’s 5G Gambit Threatens US National Security

Allowing China to deploy robust 5G infrastructure before the US does could leave the nation vulnerable to a wide range of cybersecurity attacks.

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Ukraine Invented the Drone War. The US Can’t Fight One Without Chinese Equipment

Establishing US leadership in drone manufacturing will be challenging, but now is the time to ensure America can fight a drone war if it ever has to.

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Veterans Shouldn’t Face New Restrictions on Filing Disability Claims

Veterans should be able to access earned benefits without getting tangled up in complex paperwork and bureaucracy.

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How to Fix the Dearth of US Cyber Professionals Impacting National Security

The shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the United States is a pressing concern with far-reaching national security implications.

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After Dreadnought Subs, UK Must Integrate Nuclear Airborne Capabilities

The UK should proactively safeguard its interests and NATO commitments by diversifying its nuclear delivery platforms.

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Breaking the Russia-Ukraine Stalemate Through Innovative Diplomacy

The Russia-Ukraine war demands a departure from conventional thinking and a willingness to explore uncharted territories of diplomacy.

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Creativity and Boldness Will Win the Wars of the 21st Century

Military decision-makers must prioritize resiliency, flexibility, and interoperability over a reliance on large, expensive assets.

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Walking the Nuclear Tightrope: NATO’s Balancing Act in Ukraine

Western policymakers and their Russian counterparts must refocus on diplomacy, strategic restraint, and crisis management to avoid accidental nuclear escalation over Ukraine.

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US Army Should Rethink Its Vertical Lift Modernization Program

Instead of investing in expensive and untested platforms like the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, defense budgets should be spent on upgrading existing systems.

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