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Commentary
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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Commentary
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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Commentary
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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Commentary
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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Commentary
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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