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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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Taliban Says US ‘Bombarding Civilians, Houses’ in Violation of Afghan Deal

The Taliban on Friday rejected Washington's accusations that it had not lived up to its promises in Afghanistan, in turn claiming the US was "bombarding civilians."

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US Army Funds Device That Turns ‘Ditch Water’ Into Lifesaving IV Fluid

US Army medical researchers and a Colorado-based research firm are developing a device that purifies groundwater into an intravenous fluid — a life-saving necessity for treating wounded soldiers on the battlefield.

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Yemenis Seek Justice for ‘Unlawful’ US Drone Strike Killings

Two Yemeni families have filed a petition this week against the US government over the "unlawful" killing of 34 relatives, including nine children, in counter-terrorism operations, said human rights group Reprieve.

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India to Pursue S-400 Deal With Russia Despite Looming US Sanctions: Sources

India is pursuing its $5.4 billion deal for five Russian S-400 air defense systems despite threats of US sanctions, sources said.

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US Govt Panel: Don’t Ban AI-Powered Autonomous Weapons

A government-appointed commission has argued that the US should not ban the use or development of artificial intelligence-powered autonomous weapons.

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Biden Reviews Gulf Arms Deals, Starts Long Path With Iran

President Biden's administration signaled a fresh look at US policy in the Middle East, announcing reviews of massive arms packages for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

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US B-52 Overflies Middle East as Biden Sets Policy Tone

A US B-52 bomber flew over the Middle East in a show of force by President Biden's new administration as it girds for a challenging relationship with Iran, the Pentagon said.

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AI-Enabled Drone Shows US Army It Can Localize Targets

During a test at the US Army’s Project Convergence, a small drone used artificial intelligence-enabled software to find, fix, track, and identify targets in a complex urban environment.

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US Warships Conduct Exercises in South China Sea

A US aircraft carrier group sailed into the South China Sea on a so-called "freedom of navigation" exercise, the first routine operation in the region under new President Joe Biden.

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