Commentary
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Nov- 2024 -5 November
The Warning Dilemma: Why the Intelligence Community Must Capture What Didn’t Happen
The intelligence community needs ways to measure and communicate the success of preventing unseen threats to justify resources and improve oversight.
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Oct- 2024 -18 October
Why a US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Task Force Is Crucial for Nuclear Security
Washington should establish a Joint US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Task Force to secure Pakistan’s nuclear assets.
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8 October
It’s Time for the US Military to Prioritize Spectrum Policy
While safeguarding naval and air fleets is undeniably critical, the nature of modern warfare demands a shift in the Pentagon’s approach to electromagnetic warfare.
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Sep- 2024 -30 September
Steps Congress Can Take to Address the National Maritime Security Gap
The US must strengthen its merchant marine fleet and maritime strategy to safeguard national security, economic stability, and military readiness in the face of rising global competition and geostrategic risks.
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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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