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December 1, 2011
Britain’s exit strategy from Afghanistan may be coming into focus, but the campaign’s level of success remains murky as ever.
Posted in Foreign Policy, Military
September 9, 2011
The United States has pursued an “enemy of my enemy” strategy in supporting various factions in Somalia’s never-ending civil war. It matters, however, whether you’re working with allies of convenience rather than allies of ideology.
Posted in Foreign Policy, Military
August 24, 2011
Despite (or perhaps because of) the war apparently nearing some sort of resolution, the fog of war has descended on Libya—and it’s thicker than ever.
Posted in Military
August 16, 2011
Through the din of 9/11, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya can be heard a meek, contrary voice: “Actually, the world is a less violent place than it used to be.”
Posted in Military
August 1, 2011
Fenway Park, July 4, 2011: In pre-game festivities, a family is reunited with their daughter, back home from a long tour serving on the USS Ronald Reagan. Is it a heart-warming moment, or another sign that Americans’ taste for cheap … Continue reading
Posted in Military
July 26, 2011
For far too long, Americans have talked about “the space program.” What kinds of institutions does the United States need to create a more vibrant and diverse space sector?
Posted in Military, Technology
July 5, 2011
June 28, 2011
There’s another reason America may rely more on drones in the future: We’re running out of friends.
Posted in Military
June 23, 2011
Gary Gallagher made his name with a revisionist history of the Confederate side of the Civil War. He’s back with a parallel effort, reminding readers that Northerners didn’t fight primarily to end slavery.
Posted in Arts & Literature, Military
June 21, 2011
Size matters. Military drones, especially increasingly miniature ones, are adding a new dimension to war.
Posted in Military
June 16, 2011
If hacking is indeed an act of war, then cyber arms control must be a good idea, right? Well, maybe.
Posted in Military
April 21, 2011
Daniel Larison remarks on the Libyan War’s badly flawed assumptions.
Posted in Military
