Amin Saikal
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Terrorism
Regional Environment Behind Recent Terror Attacks Will Likely Support Extreme Groups
Last week’s terror attacks in Moscow and in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar have once again raised the spectre of international terrorism....
Grand Strategy
America's Diminishing Influence in Charting a New World Order
The U. S.
Russo-Ukraine War
Putin's Failure To Learn From History Has Led to Russian Quagmire in Ukraine
As the Russo-Ukraine conflict continues with no resolution in sight, we are painfully reminded of not only the horror of war, but also how often major...
Iran
The Future of the Iran Nuclear Deal Hangs in the Balance
The diplomatic tug-of-war between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States over restoration of the Iran nuclear agreement (officially known...
Land (Conventional Warfare)
Iraq's Security Sector Faces Serious Challenges
Iraq is at a crossroads between stability and instability, security and insecurity, peace and conflict. Whatever transpires, Iraq’s security sector...
Iran
Iran–China Strategic Agreement Could Be a Game-Changer
The signing of a 25-year cooperation agreement between the oil-rich and regionally influential, but U. S.
Terrorism
What's Next for Afghanistan?
The fate of Afghanistan has been a perennial issue, decided often by outside powers rather than by the Afghan people. As far back as 1908, British...
The Services Do Not Need a Four-Star Autonomous Warfare Command
By Steven Wills • RealClearDefense
Honor Them While There Is Still Time
By Jeffrey Rosales • RealClearDefense
From Siberia to Fairford: How Operation Spider’s Web Has Changed the Rules of Airpower
By Frank A. Rose • RealClearDefense
Faster Simulations, Better Defense Decisions
By Rut Lineswala • RealClearDefense
Will HASC Have an Oversight Subcommittee in the Next Congress?
By Christopher J. Bright • RealClearDefense
Hegseth Barred Trans Troops. Military Boards Are Rejecting Those Orders.
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Closing the Sea: Lessons from Ancient Mediterranean Blockades
By DeCasien, CIMSECFrom Siberia to Fairford: How Operation Spider’s Web Has Changed the Rules of Airpower
By Frank A. Rose • RealClearDefenseFaster Simulations, Better Defense Decisions
By Rut Lineswala • RealClearDefense
Bombers Could Have a Major Air-to-Air Combat Role
By Joseph Trevithick, The WarZone
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