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The Army had a crazy Thanksgiving plan. I had a chainsaw
“That’s the Army for you. One minute you’re training to destroy the enemy, the next, you’re attending art school,” writes Matt Stone for The War Horse.
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How wargaming can help us prepare for modern crises
We might not be able to predict the future perfectly given the speed of change. But we can test the options for potential futures.
Commentary
Opinions on war, Pentagon policy, pay and benefits, deployments, uniforms, weapons and more.
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US military action in Iran risks igniting global nuclear cascade
If Iranian leadership survives any U.S. attack, they will almost certainly double down on Iran’s weapons program, argues a Middle Eastern security scholar.
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Why US agencies buy personal info and what it means in the age of AI
The government faces legal restrictions on gathering personal information on citizens, but the law is largely silent on agencies purchasing the data.
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How to reform and reconstruct Ukraine after the war
Durable security arrangements give businesses and investors the confidence to take risks and make long-term commitments.
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Two young soldiers and the fathers they became
A remarkable gift provided this author with new insight on her dad’s time in service during World War II.
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Service academies can be proving ground to defeat sexual misconduct
Military service academies are important change agents for solving the broader social problem of sexual violence and harassment.
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Trump faces Espionage Act charges, which covers a lot more than spying
Spy cases are rare. More typically, the act applies to the unauthorized gathering, possessing or transmitting of certain sensitive government information.
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Stigmatization, not loneliness, is the true national security threat
If the takeaway from the Discord leaker is that loneliness risks national security, troops may reject getting mental health help.
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No time to fail again—pass the Space National Guard Establishment Act
Failure to align Air National Guard space elements with the Space Force will make it less likely they can achieve desired mission effects when needed most.
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US, Chinese warships’ near miss hints at troubled diplomatic waters
What was behind the latest encounter between U.S. and Chinese military vessels in contested waters?
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Veterans deserve choice in how they claim VA disability benefits
Legislation introduced in Congress would help protect veterans while preserving their right to seek assistance navigating benefits from the private sector.
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Has loneliness become a national security issue?
Recent revelations about the prevalence of mental health issues in America present challenges, including questioning how security clearances are vetted.
