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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.
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Why a Gulf–Israel rapid response force still makes sense
A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
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How Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White House
The question remains of what Trump and al-Sharaa want from each other.
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Letters home from Marine Officer Candidates School
“My parents saved the weekly letters I wrote during my 10-week training. The following are excerpts from my journey to becoming a ‘burr-headed idiot.'”
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After World War I, séances boomed – and dead soldiers ‘wrote’ home
In March 1915, Raymond Lodge was deployed to France. By September, he was dead. A few weeks later, however, he got in touch with his family.
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Vietnam was scary enough. Friday the 13th added to our fear.
“I could not shake the feeling that today was going to be a scary day,” a Vietnam veteran writes in this War Horse reflection.
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US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats
The author of this op-ed argues the recent strikes on alleged drug boats create a precedent that gives an advantage to America’s near-peer adversaries.
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Recovery, resilience and returning from war in Ukraine
Soldiers have found ways to live their lives as productively as possible — and many still want to serve their country, even back at the front line.
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The GWOT Memorial must be purpose-built to evolve
While laudable, if the Global War on Terrorism Memorial is to have lasting meaning, it cannot be built as a static shrine, the author of this op-ed argues.
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Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate
“If you’re confused about what the law does and doesn’t allow the president to do with the National Guard, that’s understandable,” writes Andrea Katz.
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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.
-
Why a Gulf–Israel rapid response force still makes sense
A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
-
How Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White House
The question remains of what Trump and al-Sharaa want from each other.
-
Letters home from Marine Officer Candidates School
“My parents saved the weekly letters I wrote during my 10-week training. The following are excerpts from my journey to becoming a ‘burr-headed idiot.'”
-
After World War I, séances boomed – and dead soldiers ‘wrote’ home
In March 1915, Raymond Lodge was deployed to France. By September, he was dead. A few weeks later, however, he got in touch with his family.
-
Vietnam was scary enough. Friday the 13th added to our fear.
“I could not shake the feeling that today was going to be a scary day,” a Vietnam veteran writes in this War Horse reflection.
-
US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats
The author of this op-ed argues the recent strikes on alleged drug boats create a precedent that gives an advantage to America’s near-peer adversaries.
-
Recovery, resilience and returning from war in Ukraine
Soldiers have found ways to live their lives as productively as possible — and many still want to serve their country, even back at the front line.
-
The GWOT Memorial must be purpose-built to evolve
While laudable, if the Global War on Terrorism Memorial is to have lasting meaning, it cannot be built as a static shrine, the author of this op-ed argues.
-
Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate
“If you’re confused about what the law does and doesn’t allow the president to do with the National Guard, that’s understandable,” writes Andrea Katz.
-
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.
-
Why a Gulf–Israel rapid response force still makes sense
A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
-
How Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White House
The question remains of what Trump and al-Sharaa want from each other.
-
Letters home from Marine Officer Candidates School
“My parents saved the weekly letters I wrote during my 10-week training. The following are excerpts from my journey to becoming a ‘burr-headed idiot.'”
-
After World War I, séances boomed – and dead soldiers ‘wrote’ home
In March 1915, Raymond Lodge was deployed to France. By September, he was dead. A few weeks later, however, he got in touch with his family.
-
Vietnam was scary enough. Friday the 13th added to our fear.
“I could not shake the feeling that today was going to be a scary day,” a Vietnam veteran writes in this War Horse reflection.
-
US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats
The author of this op-ed argues the recent strikes on alleged drug boats create a precedent that gives an advantage to America’s near-peer adversaries.
-
Recovery, resilience and returning from war in Ukraine
Soldiers have found ways to live their lives as productively as possible — and many still want to serve their country, even back at the front line.
-
The GWOT Memorial must be purpose-built to evolve
While laudable, if the Global War on Terrorism Memorial is to have lasting meaning, it cannot be built as a static shrine, the author of this op-ed argues.
-
Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate
“If you’re confused about what the law does and doesn’t allow the president to do with the National Guard, that’s understandable,” writes Andrea Katz.













