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The nuclear age has seen many arguments put forward in favor of abolishing nuclear weapons. So far, none has prevailed over nuclear deterrence.
When compared with similar and more expensive U.S. warships, foreign vessels have come up remarkably short in combat capability.
Justin Sanchez • December 1, 2024
The future of United States industrial growth, a key component of national security, rests in the establishment of biotechnology as a new pillar of industrial domestic manufacturing. Fortunately the opportunity exists to develop the science, infrastructure and workforce to do this.
Third-party litigation funding and disinformation issues collided during recent discussions concerning President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Drones have one fatal flaw: they depend on signals. Cut the signal, and you cut out the drone’s brain. The drone becomes scrap with wings.
For the U.S., the lesson is clear: fifth and upgraded fourth-generation fighters are essential for maintaining operational mobility and strategic flexibility.
The Department of Defense has an opportunity to rethink its traditional approach to protecting operational technology systems.
The greatest national security risk stemming from this surprising omission is before, not after, any actual hostilities with China erupt.
While the United States maintains extended deterrence commitments to South Korea and Taiwan, a pressing question looms—would the U.S. commit military forces at scale, and for as long as necessary, on both fronts?
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