Commentary
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Aug- 2023 -17 August
Breaking the Russia-Ukraine Stalemate Through Innovative Diplomacy
The Russia-Ukraine war demands a departure from conventional thinking and a willingness to explore uncharted territories of diplomacy.
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10 August
Creativity and Boldness Will Win the Wars of the 21st Century
Military decision-makers must prioritize resiliency, flexibility, and interoperability over a reliance on large, expensive assets.
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8 August
Walking the Nuclear Tightrope: NATO’s Balancing Act in Ukraine
Western policymakers and their Russian counterparts must refocus on diplomacy, strategic restraint, and crisis management to avoid accidental nuclear escalation over Ukraine.
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Jul- 2023 -12 July
US Army Should Rethink Its Vertical Lift Modernization Program
Instead of investing in expensive and untested platforms like the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, defense budgets should be spent on upgrading existing systems.
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6 July
The Future of Wagner’s Adventurism in Africa: Clues From Prigozhin
Despite sanctions, the Wagner Group’s extensive business interests in Africa indicate that the group’s next moves may still focus on the continent.
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Jun- 2023 -27 June
Destabilizing Africa: Iranian Drones Menace Morocco
With support for opponents of Morocco, Iran seeks to undermine a staunch Western ally that serves as a bedrock of stability in a troubled neighborhood.
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21 June
Escalation or Defense? Unveiling Errors in Discussing Military Aid to Ukraine
A clear aggressor (Russia) that illegally invades a sovereign nation is primarily responsible for any “escalation” necessary to counter their attacks.
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16 June
Iran: The Growing Threat in America’s Backyard
The United States should not overlook the threat posed by Iran's activities in Latin America, as it did with Afghanistan before 9/11.
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15 June
A US Training Program Contributed to a Ukrainian Pilot’s Death. It Must Do Better
The tragic story of an Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot trained by the US being killed in combat highlights the need for reform in the US Defense Cooperation system.
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May- 2023 -19 May
A Possible Counter to China: An Indo-Pacific NATO?
While a NATO-like alliance the Indo-Pacific could draw the US into an unwanted war, the greater peril lies in the gradual encroachment of a belligerent China.
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