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The Hidden Cost of Defense: Why Our Military Budgets Are Draining Public Services
Article argues that soaring military budgets are draining funds from essential public services like healthcare and education, urging a redefinition of security that prioritizes societal well-being ove...
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War in the Age of Armchair Generals
Examining the relationship between leaders' combat experience and the rate of militarism. By Brian Johnson. (12/28/2022)
The United Kingdom joins the major nations in the world by having a tool to achieve deterrence, diplomatic obligations, disaster relief and humanitarian aid. It is about time. By Danny Hawkins. (07...
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The Next Pearl Harbor
What is the future of naval warfare? What preparations should the U.S make to avoid a disastrous naval battle loss in the next few decades? By Tim Holmgren. (05/05/2016)
U.S. Should Conclude the Negotiation on Rules for Aerial Encounters with China
Author argues that the United States should conclude the negotiations with China on an agreed code of conduct for aerial encounters. By Han Guo. (11/17/2015)
Tribulation of the Right to Free Passage: Strolling in your neighbor’s front yard with a hand gun?
UNCLOS states that all states enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea. But what about warships and ships containing dangerous cargo? By Amit R. Saksena. (01/...
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An Iron Dome for India - Why is it in nobody’s interest
Is India's Ballistic Missile Defense initiative really beneficial? By Amit R. Saksena. (10/17/2014)
Turkey has been pressured by the West to join the coalition against ISIS. Now that the elections are over and its hostages have been freed, it might just happen. By Murat Ulgul. (f...
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The New Leaders are the EU’s Response
Contrary to many who belive the EU has done little in reaction to the Ukrainian crisis, its response has been made. By Panos Chatzinikolaou. (09/08/2014)
Unilateral Humanitarian Intervention in Syria and the Law of Use of Force: The US or the UN?
Legally, can the use of force on the basis of humanitarian grounds be used in Syria? By Henok Gabisa. (09/11/2013)
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Is American Power Truly Declining?
Contrary to some viewe, American military, economic and diplomatic power is not declining. By Zachary K. Ochoa. (07/18/2013)
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How Tehran Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb
How did Iran's nuclear policy evolve and what is the policy outlook for the 2013 elections? By Anne-Laure Barbosa. (03/21/2013)
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Frictions in the South China Sea - Chinese strategic mistake
Author argues Chinese military buildup will only strengthen existing bilateral security deals of neighboring countries and open new ones, primarily with the US. By Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (05/20/...
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Afghanistan 2014: is retreat of Western soldiers feasible?
Author examines current military situation in Afghanistan and prospect for removing Western troops by 2014. By Michael Orfanos. (05/23/2011)
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Two End States in Afghanistan: Somalia of Asia or the Turkey of the East
Author presents analysis of current situation in Afghanistan and asks which direction policies will steer the country toward. By Davood Moradian. (10/18/2010)
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Africa: The Next Boon for Private Military Firms?
Author discusses private military firms (PMFs) in Africa and issues concerning their involvement there. By Shaun Randol. (02/04/2009)
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The Lawless Fighting the Lawless
Author analyzes issues about combating piracy on the high seas, including the use of private military firms. By Shaun Randol. (01/02/2009)
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