Commentary
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Apr- 2021 -1 April
Macron’s Battle Against Extremism Deserves American Support
The United States must wholeheartedly, and without reservation, voice support for French President Macron’s battle against Islamism, the intolerant political ideology that is antithetical to liberal values.
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Mar- 2021 -26 March
The Organic Defense Industrial Base Is Our Military ‘Offensive Line’
Congress and the current administration have a responsibility to the nation and our allies not only to procure the best weapon systems, but to effectively sustain them as well.
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22 March
The Houthis Are the Problem in Yemen, Not the Saudis
US policy regarding the Houthis continues to highlight the country’s failure to grasp the Iranian-backed militia’s role in Yemen's conflict.
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9 March
US Arms Sales Are a Means, Not an End
Trump saw boosting the sale of American weaponry as an end in itself rather than as a means to an end. With President Biden’s priority of rebuilding America’s alliances, of which US arms sales are a vital element, it is past time to fix this mistaken vision.
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5 March
DoD Must Review Shaky Medal Award Process, Address Racial Disparity
Cracking open the Medal of Honor award process — making it more objective and transparent — might be one of the best ways to address the racial problems and lack of diversity that plagues the US military.
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3 March
US Must Reverse Ethiopia Funding Cuts to Avoid Further Horn of Africa Destabilization
Failure to reverse US cuts to critical programs in Ethiopia will not only further destabilize Africa's second-most populous country but also the entire Horn of Africa region.
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Feb- 2021 -12 February
America Must Reform Approach to Innovation Within US Defense Sector
The United States must “out-innovate” competitors, like China, if it hopes to maintain its security and prosperity.
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Jan- 2021 -29 January
How the US Can Avoid Future ‘Forever Wars’
To avoid a repeat of Iraq and Afghanistan, US policymakers should look to the Powell Doctrine for guidance.
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19 January
How the US Can Curtail Russia’s Potentially Disruptive Arctic Ambitions
The US can use Russia’s Arctic Council chairmanship to its advantage, using it both to stifle Moscow’s ambitions and secure stronger ties with allies.
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Dec- 2020 -18 December
The Biden Administration Must Fix Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal
The incoming Biden administration must fix the fatally flawed 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, or re-enter it and risk sparking a major escalation between America’s allies and adversaries.
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