Commentary
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Mar- 2021 -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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5 March
DoD Must Review Shaky Medal Award Process, Address Racial Disparity
Cracking open the Medal of Honor award process — making it more objective and transparent — might be one of the best ways to address the racial problems and lack of diversity that plagues the US military.
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3 March
US Must Reverse Ethiopia Funding Cuts to Avoid Further Horn of Africa Destabilization
Failure to reverse US cuts to critical programs in Ethiopia will not only further destabilize Africa's second-most populous country but also the entire Horn of Africa region.
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Feb- 2021 -12 February
America Must Reform Approach to Innovation Within US Defense Sector
The United States must “out-innovate” competitors, like China, if it hopes to maintain its security and prosperity.
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Jan- 2021 -29 January
How the US Can Avoid Future ‘Forever Wars’
To avoid a repeat of Iraq and Afghanistan, US policymakers should look to the Powell Doctrine for guidance.
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19 January
How the US Can Curtail Russia’s Potentially Disruptive Arctic Ambitions
The US can use Russia’s Arctic Council chairmanship to its advantage, using it both to stifle Moscow’s ambitions and secure stronger ties with allies.
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Dec- 2020 -18 December
The Biden Administration Must Fix Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal
The incoming Biden administration must fix the fatally flawed 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, or re-enter it and risk sparking a major escalation between America’s allies and adversaries.
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14 December
Understanding the Brutality and Resilience of Militant Jihadism
In jihadists' eyes, their indiscriminate violence or terrorism is a necessary means to total victory against monstrous enemies.
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8 December
Trump’s Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan Undermines His Own Peace Deal
A hasty US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan rewards the Taliban for conditions they have not met and leaves al-Qaeda in a position ripe to reap the benefits.
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7 December
Drone Effectiveness Against Air Defenses, Not Tanks, Is the Real Concern
Turkey and Azerbaijan’s ability to take out air defenses with drones in Nagorno Karabakh should be a greater cause for concern than how effective their drones were against armor.
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