Opinion
South Korea’s nuclear debate is no longer taboo
The surest path to long-term security is not a South Korean bomb — it’s a stronger U.S.-South Korea alliance backed by credible conventional deterrence.
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How wargaming can help us prepare for modern crises
We might not be able to predict the future perfectly given the speed of change. But we can test the options for potential futures.
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Army air defense modernization must meet today’s threats
The Army must leverage its existing contracts and challenge industry partners to develop, procure and deploy an upgraded IBCS as quickly as possible.
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Why a Gulf–Israel rapid response force still makes sense
A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
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NATO needs a new Harmel Report
Given Putin’s aggression in continuing the war in Ukraine and also testing NATO's air and sea space, it is time for the alliance to react decisively.
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How Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White House
The question remains of what Trump and al-Sharaa want from each other.
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NATO’s spending pledge is no invitation for creative accounting
Nobody knows exactly what counts toward a 1.5% target, and the first progress check slated in the summit declaration is only set for 2029.
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Why NATO needs a new nuclear strategy
A modern NATO nuclear strategy does not require reinventing the wheel, writes German defense analyst Karl-Heinz Kamp.
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In Europe, the problem is deterrence, not drones
Instead of focusing on defending against drones from the east, Europe should invest in its ability to strike back at Russia, this op-ed's author argues.
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US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats
The author of this op-ed argues the recent strikes on alleged drug boats create a precedent that gives an advantage to America's near-peer adversaries.
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Air Force squadrons are closing — reversing it demands investment
The Air Force has passed the point where more cannot be done with less. The Trump administration and Congress need to sufficiently resource the Air Force.
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The Army must procure a mobile howitzer for Stryker brigades
The lack of a mobile howitzer for Stryker brigades is a glaring capability gap that must be addressed.
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Cruise missiles are the present and future of warfare
One need not wonder why the U.S., Russia and now China have invested so much in submarine-launched cruise missiles.
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Hybrid air denial: The new gray zone battleground raging above Europe
Adversaries are leveraging drones to challenge national airspace and disrupt civilian and military air operations without triggering full-scale conflict.
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Amphibious capabilities extend NATO’s range in the High North
By expanding the use of amphibious vessels in the High North, NATO can preemptively occupy waterways to promote sea control and deny Russian subversion.
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How Washington’s drone policy is catching up to reality
The MTCR reinterpretation should be coupled with updated nonproliferation standards and robust safeguards to balance competition and global responsibility.
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Taking down JCIDS is the right move. What comes next will be crucial.
A new reform push has the potential to have a dramatic impact on the development and fielding of systems used by U.S. armed forces.
