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Senate Confirmation Is a Recipe for Politicizing Military Personnel Policy
Sen. Tuberville’s hold on general officer nominees is another example of a system struggling with basic functions. -
Give NATO’s Eastern Flank Countries and Ukraine All the M1 Tanks
Yes, all of them, and most of the United States’ other Cold War equipment, too. -
What 50 Years of Wars in the Middle East Tell Us About Gaza
Israel’s objectives will be difficult to achieve. The United States should be ready to support its efforts. -
The Dangers of Peak China
China's meteoric rise is faltering, but rather than tempering Beijing's ambitions, the country's slowing economic growth might encourage more aggressive policies. -
The Deep Roots of the India-Canada Diplomatic Rift
The murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar is just the latest episode in a complicated relationship that has been marked by fundamental differences in the countries' values and priorities. -
Learning From Failed Peace Efforts in Afghanistan
The United States should be applying lessons for when and how to negotiate with adversaries to other conflicts—starting with Ukraine. -
The Kafala System Is Facilitating Labor Abuses in the Middle East
The contracts used to hire foreign laborers in many Middle Eastern countries are routinely violated and give workers few options to redress exploitative or abusive behavior. -
Lessons From Ukraine for Security Force Assistance
The United States can learn from what has worked in its effort to support the Ukrainian military. -
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s Drone Attacks Indicate a Strategic Shift
The new technology may indicate that AQAP is receiving support from the Houthis. -
Why Biden Was Justified to Send Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
Though they pose hazards to civilians, the weapons will be an important component of Ukraine's artillery war. -
Why International Leverage Has Failed With the Taliban
The United States and its partners have tried using aid conditionality to try to modify the Taliban's policies. It won't work. -
Fixing U.S. Policy Toward Foreign Military Coups
Legislative changes can help the United States be more consistent in its policy response.