Category Archives: Military

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

Obama on the War Powers Resolution: Drones don’t count.

Posted in Military, Politics

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