Commentary
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Sep- 2024 -27 September
Trump, Harris, and the Future of Alliance-Based Deterrence Against China
The US-Philippines alliance plays a crucial role in deterring Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, and the outcome of the upcoming American presidential election will significantly impact the future of this alliance.
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24 September
Bamako Breached: JNIM’s Capital Strike Signals Dangerous New Chapter for Mali
JNIM's successful attack on Mali's capital Bamako highlights the junta's inability to effectively counter the growing threat of militant groups.
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19 September
The Army’s Fitness Test: A Political Battlefield Over Gender Equality
The Army Combat Fitness Test reinforces traditional gender stereotypes and disadvantages female soldiers, undermining gender equality and combat readiness.
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18 September
Will Budget Cuts Compromise the US Air Force’s Air Superiority?
Without a focus on air superiority, the US risks losing its strategic advantage, undermining joint military operations, and ceding air control to adversaries.
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Aug- 2024 -26 August
On the Need for Intermediate Force: Operational Lessons From the Afghanistan Evacuation
The US military needs to prioritize developing and integrating non-lethal weapons to better manage complex and ambiguous combat situations like the 2021 airlift at Hamid Karzai International Airport.
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21 August
Funding DRC’s Army Would Prevent a Regional War, Not Start One
With increased military assistance to DR Congo, the US would strengthen diplomatic relationships, contribute to regional stability, and reaffirm its commitment to global security.
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15 August
Why the US and Its Allies Are Losing the New International Hostage Game
The current practice of prisoner swaps, where innocent Western citizens are exchanged for convicted criminals from authoritarian regimes like Russia and Iran, is dangerous and counterproductive.
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14 August
Benin at Crossroads: Urgent Measures Needed to Combat Rising Terrorism
Benin must take urgent action as extremist violence skyrockets, with militant groups exploiting local grievances and weak government policies, turning the nation into a new terrorism hotspot in West Africa.
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Jul- 2024 -26 July
Non-Lethal Weapons Could Help Israel and the US in Future Urban Combat
Hamas’ practice of holding hostages in hospitals and schools has highlighted the need for Israel and other Western militaries to develop advanced non-lethal weapons.
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10 July
Enhancing AUKUS: The Strategic Case for Including South Korea
Including South Korea in AUKUS would bolster the collective defense posture against rising regional threats and enhance the strategic balance in East Asia.
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