As Deputy Secretary of Defense during Ronald Reagan’s first term, Frank Carlucci oversaw the largest build-up of American military forces in the country’s history. From 1981 to 1985, total military expenditures topped $1.4 trillion. Then, just th...
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As Deputy Secretary of Defense during Ronald Reagan’s first term, Frank Carlucci oversaw the largest build-up of American military forces in the country’s history. From 1981 to 1985, total military expenditures topped $1.4 trillion. Then, just th...
The sun never sets on American interests. From Cuba to the Philippines, the US has military bases and businesses around the globe. It is easy to forget, however, the intricate network of alliances that go into of maintaining the Pax Americana –...
The sun never sets on American interests. From Cuba to the Philippines, the US has military bases and businesses around the globe. It is easy to forget, however, the intricate network of alliances that go into of maintaining the Pax Americana –...
US military advantage has long relied on the superiority of US scientists, but China’s aggressive commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) research threatens to change that. In order to retain its place as the world’s No. 1 in AI, the US needs ...
US military advantage has long relied on the superiority of US scientists, but China’s aggressive commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) research threatens to change that. In order to retain its place as the world’s No. 1 in AI, the US needs ...
#metoo. Brett Kavanaugh. Harvey Weinstein. The past few years have seen a flurry of high-profile cases and political events that have served to increase sexual harassment awareness. They have fueled social movements as people rally to bring the perpe...
#metoo. Brett Kavanaugh. Harvey Weinstein. The past few years have seen a flurry of high-profile cases and political events that have served to increase sexual harassment awareness. They have fueled social movements as people rally to bring the perpe...
From 2006 to 2016, deployments of US Special Operations Command units to Africa climbed by a staggering 1600 percent. This militarization – with the exception of occasional muted outcries over drone usage – has gone largely unrecognized and unque...
From 2006 to 2016, deployments of US Special Operations Command units to Africa climbed by a staggering 1600 percent. This militarization – with the exception of occasional muted outcries over drone usage – has gone largely unrecognized and unque...
The United States military currently owns 8,700 M1 Abrams tanks. This tank has never been fully incapacitated on the battlefield and outclasses nearly every other model in the world. Of the world’s 8,400 attack helicopters, the United States owns ...
The United States military currently owns 8,700 M1 Abrams tanks. This tank has never been fully incapacitated on the battlefield and outclasses nearly every other model in the world. Of the world’s 8,400 attack helicopters, the United States owns ...
On October 13 at 4am, a US naval destroyer launched a series of Tomahawk cruise missiles towards three radar sites along the Iran-backed Houthi controlled coast of Yemen. The missiles signaled an escalation of US intervention between what is essentia...
On October 13 at 4am, a US naval destroyer launched a series of Tomahawk cruise missiles towards three radar sites along the Iran-backed Houthi controlled coast of Yemen. The missiles signaled an escalation of US intervention between what is essentia...
Characterized by descriptions of flying cars and climate-controlled cities, most 20th century predictions about the modern world seem unrealistic in retrospect. Despite our lack of foretold wonders, the United States has still developed futuristic te...
Characterized by descriptions of flying cars and climate-controlled cities, most 20th century predictions about the modern world seem unrealistic in retrospect. Despite our lack of foretold wonders, the United States has still developed futuristic te...
In December of 2015, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that the New Year would bring an end to restrictions on women in the US military serving in combat positions. This move has opened as many as 220,000 jobs previously off limits to female sol...
In December of 2015, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced that the New Year would bring an end to restrictions on women in the US military serving in combat positions. This move has opened as many as 220,000 jobs previously off limits to female sol...
If a man’s career represents his life story, Ambassador Chas Freeman’s tells a tale of success, excitement, and — not surprisingly — diplomacy. Having held positions such as the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Assistant Secretary of Defense fo...
If a man’s career represents his life story, Ambassador Chas Freeman’s tells a tale of success, excitement, and — not surprisingly — diplomacy. Having held positions such as the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Assistant Secretary of Defense fo...
On October 26, Jimmy Morales, an ex-comedian with no political background, was elected as Guatemala’s new president. Morales’ victory came as no surprise; a wave of popular support had positioned him as the electorate’s favorite in polls conduc...
On October 26, Jimmy Morales, an ex-comedian with no political background, was elected as Guatemala’s new president. Morales’ victory came as no surprise; a wave of popular support had positioned him as the electorate’s favorite in polls conduc...
Last week, Japan’s upper chamber of parliament approved new guidelines to allow the country’s military “to engage in overseas combat assignments under certain circumstances.” This decision constitutes a radical reinterpretation of the country...
Last week, Japan’s upper chamber of parliament approved new guidelines to allow the country’s military “to engage in overseas combat assignments under certain circumstances.” This decision constitutes a radical reinterpretation of the country...