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Is warfare a human destiny?
Washington Politics

Is warfare a human destiny?

They didn't know if it was real or satire, but 55 years ago "Report from Iron Mountain" offered up very dire conclusions about civilization.

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Global Crises

US military must renew its mission to meet climate-charged global crisis

It's time to prepare our well-resourced, capable forces for saving the world, not destroying it.

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Global Crises

We’ll need conscription to fight climate change

The All-Volunteer Force Forum sees climate change as the greatest national security threat.

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Global Crises

Endless War is a Disastrous (But Profitable) Enterprise

The benefits of diplomacy are greater and longer-lasting, but not as tangible.

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Washington Politics

Now That 'The Middle East Isn’t Worth It Anymore,' What Should the U.S. Do?

It looks like the Blob is starting to come around to the idea that maybe the U.S. approach to the Middle East for the last 20 years or so hasn't been all that great.