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A conversation with 'Warrior Diplomat' Michael G. Waltz
It’s one thing to be able to create a policy. It’s another altogether to be able to execute it. Without a strategy that is executable and with suff...
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Free Speech Zone with @AlyonaMink
Alyona cuts through the spin to find the real story. Today she speaks with writer Shane Harris about his new book "@War: The Rise of the Military-I...
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The Mercenaries
Endgame is one of a small but growing number of boutique cyber mercenaries that specialize in what security professionals euphemistically call “act...
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Terrorist attack on Australian soil 'a certainty'
David Kilcullen, who has advised Army Generals in Iraq, and was the Chief Counter Terrorism strategist at the US State Department, is convinced too...
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China's New Military Robots Pack More Robots Inside, Starcraft-Style
China puts autonomous and armed robots up for sale at the 2014 Zhuhai Air Show. In one package, you get three robots!
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Shared Environmental Concerns between India and Pakistan
This paper is a unique opportunity to examine the environmental challenges of India and Pakistan, the two neighboring nations perhaps most importan...
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Doctrine Man speaks: Tom, you magnificent bastard, I read your post!
*The Human Dimension White Paper describes what is arguably the most significant institutional challenge we will face in the next generation -- opt...
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The Supreme Court's legacy could 'blow a big hole' in Obama's legacy this year
"Health Care is the most important part of the president's legacy, and the most unstable part of his legacy," said Julian E. Zelizer, a professor o...
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Avoiding Unnecessary Wars and Preserving Accountability: Principles for an ISIL-Specific AUMF
Earlier today, a group of legal experts–including Rosa Brooks, Sarah Cleveland, Jen Daskal, Walter Dellinger, Harold Koh, and Marty Lederman–releas...
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Root for oil prices to go back up?
American drivers across the country are rejoicing at falling gasoline prices, but the world's oil producers are understandably less thrilled at the...
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Did Robert O'Neill really kill bin Laden?
Former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill said in an interview with The Washington Post that he was the one who fired the final shot to kill Osama bin Laden ...
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China's New Laser Zaps Drones
A group of Chinese companies has developed a powerful anti-drone laser for use in urban areas. In the next few years, mini-UAVs like quadcopters an...
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First line of defense against terrorism: Mom and Dad
Last week, three teenage girls from Denver were alleged to have tried to join ISIS. The key lead in this case wasn't high-tech surveillance by the ...
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7 things you need to read on homegrown terrorism
A collection of essays from New America about homegrown terrorism, and how to prevent it
In preparation for our event, “Preventing the Next Homegrown Attack” on Wednesday, October 29th, here are 7 things you should read on homegrown ter...
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The Middle East after the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal: A look back from next year
These scenarios are well within the realm of possibility should the major powers and Iran succeed in concluding a nuclear deal.
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Burns retires, but will consult on Iran negotiations
“The Iranians feel comfortable working with Bill, even though they know he is a tough negotiator, always looking for ways to maximize US interests,...