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Why the US military has cared about climate change since the Cold War
In this commentary, the author examines how the U.S. military sees climate change as a threat in itself and a threat multiplier for national security.
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The military is a hammer, and not all problems are nails
Vocal lobbies in the Washington foreign policy scene are heavily invested in applying U.S. military power to problems that aren’t military in nature.
Commentary
Opinions on war, Pentagon policy, pay and benefits, deployments, uniforms, weapons and more.
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Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force doesn’t equal legitimacy
By declaring its intent to govern Venezuela, the U.S is creating a governance trap of its own making, Monica Duffy Toft argues.
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The military should turn its network innovation upside down
When it comes to network innovation, the Pentagon should let our warfighters decide what risks to take.
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Corps’ dramatic changes require discourse, not information operations
“The redesign of the Corps, we are told, is irrevocable. But questions continue to plague any critically thinking Marine.”
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How West Point can help inspire leaders
A West Point alumnus’ thoughts on inspiring leadership.
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Pursuing passions and purpose outside of military life
On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, Army spouse Sergio Rosario Diaz, founder of Soy Súper Papá, shares tips for building a community.
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Three distinguished colonels led the way for others
The U.S. Army War College graduates made strides in service.
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Addressing America’s obesity crisis can improve military readiness
Defense Department data indicates ineligibility stems from three key issues: education, not meeting weight standards or a record of crime or drug abuse.
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A letter to the next US president: Here’s how you can fix our military
It’s hard to imagine the NFL only picking players based on subjective recommendations. So why does the military?
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Unwise divestments are crippling US Marine Corps aviation
The reductions are not the result of insufficient funding or mandated cuts in personnel; the wounds have been self-inflicted.
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At last, a memorial honoring military spouses
On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, a bronze statue will be the first public memorial to honor the advocacy and sacrifices of military spouses.
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Why the US must protect military training lands from encroachment
There is no substitute for tough, realistic training and testing to prepare our forces for the challenges they will face.
