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![Reluctant allies and what that means for the future of NATO [Editorial]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635846622547941819-gettyimages-499406918jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Reluctant allies and what that means for the future of NATO [Editorial]
Tensions between Turkey and the U.S. individually, NATO collectively, reflect the challenges that come with reluctant allies. They also reflect the reality that an alliance among democracies predominantly in the western world is growing increasingly difficult to support for nations that border conflict zones.
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![We need legislation to cover the US Guard and Reserve [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/army-reserve-soldiers-formation.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
We need legislation to cover the US Guard and Reserve [Commentary]
Congress should update the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act to reflect the increased training commitments of today’s force and consider additional tax benefits such as deductions for hiring reservists and tax exemptions for “differential pay.”
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![Why start over in ballistic missile defense? [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mda-ballistic-missile-test.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Why start over in ballistic missile defense? [Commentary]
In the face of North Korean threats and capabilities, we need improved BMD today, not years down the road. Sticking with what we have and improving it is the lowest-risk, most cost-effective option.
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![Are we addressing tomorrow’s threats with yesterday’s technology? [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/explosive-ordnance-disposal-robot.jpg.jpg?w=1000)
Are we addressing tomorrow’s threats with yesterday’s technology? [Commentary]
America has always counted on its vast industrial base and technological supremacy to create a fighting edge on the battlefield. But that base is now shifting along with the technology it produces and our national security needs unfortunately could be left behind.
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![America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/army-cyber-exercise.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]
Jim Perkins argues for why the U.S. Army should drop its own cyber force.
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![America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Capture-7.jpg.jpg?w=917)
America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]
Jim Perkins argues for why the U.S. Army should drop its cyber force.
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![Trump administration needs a bigger and badder Coast Guard [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/coast-guard-stratton.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Trump administration needs a bigger and badder Coast Guard [Commentary]
Budget cuts to the Coast Guard have reduced its ability to adequately patrol the seaward approaches to this country.
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![It’s not just Europe: The DoD has a lot riding on the French elections, too [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/statue-of-liberty.jpg_1b83c9.jpg?w=1024)
It’s not just Europe: The DoD has a lot riding on the French elections, too [Commentary]
If nations had a genetic code, the U.S. and France would be genetically fated to always see the world differently.
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![‘Buy American’ helps secure the U.S. supply chain [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/trump-buy-american-hire-american.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
‘Buy American’ helps secure the U.S. supply chain [Commentary]
Building a military dependence on countries like Russia and China could fundamentally and irreversibly undermine the security of our country.
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![Avoiding a shutdown is not enough [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635908143813096160-dfn-interview-mccordjpg.jpg?w=1024)
Avoiding a shutdown is not enough [Commentary]
A former Pentagon comptroller warns budget games puts the country at risk.
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Reluctant allies and what that means for the future of NATO [Editorial]
Tensions between Turkey and the U.S. individually, NATO collectively, reflect the challenges that come with reluctant allies. They also reflect the reality that an alliance among democracies predominantly in the western world is growing increasingly difficult to support for nations that border conflict zones.
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We need legislation to cover the US Guard and Reserve [Commentary]
Congress should update the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act to reflect the increased training commitments of today’s force and consider additional tax benefits such as deductions for hiring reservists and tax exemptions for “differential pay.”
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Why start over in ballistic missile defense? [Commentary]
In the face of North Korean threats and capabilities, we need improved BMD today, not years down the road. Sticking with what we have and improving it is the lowest-risk, most cost-effective option.
-
Are we addressing tomorrow’s threats with yesterday’s technology? [Commentary]
America has always counted on its vast industrial base and technological supremacy to create a fighting edge on the battlefield. But that base is now shifting along with the technology it produces and our national security needs unfortunately could be left behind.
-
America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]
Jim Perkins argues for why the U.S. Army should drop its own cyber force.
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America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]
Jim Perkins argues for why the U.S. Army should drop its cyber force.
-
Trump administration needs a bigger and badder Coast Guard [Commentary]
Budget cuts to the Coast Guard have reduced its ability to adequately patrol the seaward approaches to this country.
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It’s not just Europe: The DoD has a lot riding on the French elections, too [Commentary]
If nations had a genetic code, the U.S. and France would be genetically fated to always see the world differently.
-
‘Buy American’ helps secure the U.S. supply chain [Commentary]
Building a military dependence on countries like Russia and China could fundamentally and irreversibly undermine the security of our country.
-
Avoiding a shutdown is not enough [Commentary]
A former Pentagon comptroller warns budget games puts the country at risk.
-
Reluctant allies and what that means for the future of NATO [Editorial]
Tensions between Turkey and the U.S. individually, NATO collectively, reflect the challenges that come with reluctant allies. They also reflect the reality that an alliance among democracies predominantly in the western world is growing increasingly difficult to support for nations that border conflict zones.
-
We need legislation to cover the US Guard and Reserve [Commentary]
Congress should update the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act to reflect the increased training commitments of today’s force and consider additional tax benefits such as deductions for hiring reservists and tax exemptions for “differential pay.”
-
Why start over in ballistic missile defense? [Commentary]
In the face of North Korean threats and capabilities, we need improved BMD today, not years down the road. Sticking with what we have and improving it is the lowest-risk, most cost-effective option.
-
Are we addressing tomorrow’s threats with yesterday’s technology? [Commentary]
America has always counted on its vast industrial base and technological supremacy to create a fighting edge on the battlefield. But that base is now shifting along with the technology it produces and our national security needs unfortunately could be left behind.
-
America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]
Jim Perkins argues for why the U.S. Army should drop its own cyber force.
-
America, not the services, needs cyber forces [Commentary]
Jim Perkins argues for why the U.S. Army should drop its cyber force.
-
Trump administration needs a bigger and badder Coast Guard [Commentary]
Budget cuts to the Coast Guard have reduced its ability to adequately patrol the seaward approaches to this country.
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It’s not just Europe: The DoD has a lot riding on the French elections, too [Commentary]
If nations had a genetic code, the U.S. and France would be genetically fated to always see the world differently.
-
‘Buy American’ helps secure the U.S. supply chain [Commentary]
Building a military dependence on countries like Russia and China could fundamentally and irreversibly undermine the security of our country.
-
Avoiding a shutdown is not enough [Commentary]
A former Pentagon comptroller warns budget games puts the country at risk.
