Michael Rubin
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Terrorism
The Missing Component in U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts in Africa
In the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the defense and intelligence communities recognized that they could no longer ignore huge...
Maritime Strategy
It's Time for a U.S. Navy Port Call in Somaliland
The White House lauded Taiwan's July 1st decision to exchange diplomatic offices with Somaliland. While the United States does not formally recognize...
U.S. Navy
Coronavirus Will Undercut Navy Recruitment
In 1976, Bates Advertising unveiled a new Navy slogan to accompany a series of recruiting commercials. Television spots ran showing sailors...
Middle East
Don't Let "Strategic Dialogue" Sink Iraq
The third time was the charm. After two previous nominees failed to win parliamentary approval, In the early morning hours of May 7, 2020, Mustafa...
Terrorism
U.S. Failures on Informational Strategies Complicate Iraq Situation
Across Iran, hundreds of thousands poured into the streets to mark General Qassem Soleimani’s death. The head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard...
Terrorism
Somaliland – Key to Winning America's Longest War
HARGEISA, SOMALILAND—On February 7, 2019, Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, AFRICOM commander, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that U.
Iran
Strategies Underlying Iranian Soft Power
Iran’s approach to soft power is sophisticated and varied. While the Islamic Republic’s religious rhetoric might dominate the Western understanding of...
Don’t Be Swayed by Tactical Nukes
By Benjamin Giltner • RealClearDefense
How Seoul’s Break With Kyiv Serves Trump’s Russia Turn
By Sang Won Pyo • RealClearDefense
When the Grid Goes Down, the Mission Must Go On. Solar and Storage Can Help.
By John Szoka • RealClearDefense
Data and Communications Technology are the Hidden Keys to Success for Golden Dome
By Eric Velte • RealClearDefense
The Dual Threat: Why Beijing’s Collapse Is Just As Dangerous as Its Rise
By Efraín Vázquez-Vera • RealClearDefense
USS Stout Loses Power During Port Visit Due to ‘Engineering Casualty’
By USNI News
Air Force Lessons Learned From Operation Epic Fury
By Tabitha Reeves, National Defense
Marines Need Nine More Amphibious Warships To Carry Out Its Missions
By TWZ
AFRL, ACC Fly XQ-67A Drone To Test Autonomous Teaming
By Airforce Technology
F-35B Releases Meteor BVRAAM for the First Time
By Parth Satam, The Aviationist
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