Commentary
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Jun- 2021 -25 June
How America Must Restructure Its Conventional Force Policy
As current and future adversaries continue to threaten American leadership and security globally, the US must restructure its conventional forces.
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18 June
Somalia Must Replace Its Military and Security Chiefs
To better help guarantee free and fair elections in Somalia, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed must replace at least some military and security chiefs.
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7 June
Why the US Should ‘Frontload’ Military Aid to Israel
As Iran and its proxies become more emboldened in their ambitions, the United States should strongly consider better assisting its allies in confronting Tehran and defending mutual security interests.
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May- 2021 -13 May
Lockheed Takeover Plan Jeopardizes US Ability to Counter Evolving Missile Threats
The US government should prohibit Lockheed Martin’s proposed acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne in the already highly-concentrated missile defense, propulsion, and hypersonic development market.
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7 May
To Counter China and Russia in the Pacific, US Must Restore Seaplane Capability
As the US increasingly focuses on countering Chinese and Russian influence across the Pacific, it must be equipped with a fully functional arsenal that includes versatile seaplanes.
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Apr- 2021 -9 April
America’s Dangerous Ukraine Delusion
US policy towards Ukraine and the Biden administration’s “unwavering support” for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity could lead to another crisis.
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1 April
Macron’s Battle Against Extremism Deserves American Support
The United States must wholeheartedly, and without reservation, voice support for French President Macron’s battle against Islamism, the intolerant political ideology that is antithetical to liberal values.
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Mar- 2021 -26 March
The Organic Defense Industrial Base Is Our Military ‘Offensive Line’
Congress and the current administration have a responsibility to the nation and our allies not only to procure the best weapon systems, but to effectively sustain them as well.
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22 March
The Houthis Are the Problem in Yemen, Not the Saudis
US policy regarding the Houthis continues to highlight the country’s failure to grasp the Iranian-backed militia’s role in Yemen's conflict.
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9 March
US Arms Sales Are a Means, Not an End
Trump saw boosting the sale of American weaponry as an end in itself rather than as a means to an end. With President Biden’s priority of rebuilding America’s alliances, of which US arms sales are a vital element, it is past time to fix this mistaken vision.
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