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Dec- 2021 -

10 December

Simulated IED detonates during US Army training scenario

Veterans Have More to Fear From Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Than Expected

Veterans have more to fear from mild traumatic brain injuries than expected, and lawmakers must move with immediacy to advance treatments.

1 December

Charles K. S. Wu, Yao-Yuan Yeh, Fang-Yu Chen, and Austin Horng-En Wang

Why the US Should Ditch Strategic Ambiguity Toward Taiwan

The military threat from China to Taiwan is becoming more visible, and clinging to a policy of strategic ambiguity could be harmful to US national interests.

Nov- 2021 -

5 November

Airmen assigned to the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron, pose for a photo in full Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear flight gear

Zakir Gul and Alexandre Bernier

The Importance of Biodefense in the Wake of COVID-19

The United States must assess its preparedness against acts of bioterrorism and biological warfare in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct- 2021 -

29 October

Three soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), assigned to the Train, Advise, Assist Command - East security force, hold their positions and prepare for the landing of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter

Edward C. Halperin

Are America’s Endless Wars Partly the Result of Our All-Volunteer Military?

Ending the draft and converting to an all-volunteer armed force has contributed to the US becoming embroiled in “endless wars” in Afghanistan and Iraq.

25 October

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team provide security as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands after a key leader engagement in Southeastern Afghanistan

Chandler Myers

Reflections on Afghanistan: Reestablishing American Security

American national security experts and senior military leaders must evaluate military actions with stronger consideration of the public opinion.

20 October

A US Army Master Sergeant provides guidance to a Pvt. during a field training exercise.

William H. Scott

Mentorship in the US Military: A Necessity, Not a Myth

In a military transitioning its focus from counter-insurgency to global peacekeeping, mentorship within the ranks is more necessary than ever.

6 October

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

Elena Pokalova

20 Years of Counterterrorism: Are We Getting Safer?

While the US has staved off a repeat of September 11, the country clearly has a long way ahead and some pressing challenges to resolve.

4 October

Hank Naughton

Biden’s Bold Antitrust Agenda Faces Early Test With Defense Industry

The FTC and Pentagon must block Lockheed Martin's proposed acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne and avoid Lockheed from cornering the market on missile technology.

Sep- 2021 -

24 September