Benjamin Runkle
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Air Warfare
January 26, 2021
Present at the Drone War's Creation
A Review of Never Mind, We’ll Do It Ourselves Before 2020 descended into an annus horriblus of pandemic, wildfires, and riots (not that much has...
Benjamin Runkle • RealClearDefense

Military History
October 2, 2020
'What a Magnificent Body of Men Never to Take Another Drink': The U.S. Army and Prohibition
On July 19, 1919, General John J. Pershing led the American contingent in London’s parade to celebrate the Allied victory in World War I.
Benjamin Runkle • RealClearDefense

Military Strategy
June 17, 2015
Senate Defense Debate and Subterranean Threats
The Senate is expected to pass its version of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2016 this week, and shortly thereafter to bring...
Benjamin Runkle • RealClearPolitics
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