Middle East
The collapse of national sovereignty in the Middle East
The region has come to look like — to borrow a phrase from 17th Century philosopher Thomas Hobbes — a war of all, against all
August 03, 2026
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Military Industrial Complex
Critics slam idea to create US combatant command for robots
Lawmakers want a central HQ for AI and robotics but experts know this means more Pentagon bloat and mission creep, with no benefit to military readiness
July 16, 2026
Middle East
US-Iran on dangerous path to blowing up MOU over Hormuz
Resumed airstrikes on both sides underscore both the fragility and the mixed interpretations of the 14-point document
July 08, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Why is the Selective Service war gaming a 'special skills' draft?
A military mobilization exercise offers clues about who might be drafted for what sort of conflict (hint: US-China)
July 08, 2026
Washington Politics
Forget the Vietnam war 'gap' we have a real credibility chasm today
Leadership has spun, misled, and kept the populace in the dark through many wars during the country's 250-year history. This may be the worst.
July 03, 2026
QiOSK
Essay Contest! Veterans, QI wants to hear from you.
Your perspective can help inform how Americans think about war, peace, and the use of military force. Get the scoop here.
June 24, 2026
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