Military Industrial Complex
Could the US win a war with a near-peer adversary today?
It's about manpower, material, and most importantly, how we choose to use our military forces. We're doing it all wrong.
February 12, 2026
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Washington Politics
After shuttering USAID, Trump launches new foreign aid strategy
The new global health program seeks to address longstanding complaints about corruption and dependency, without giving up the tools of soft power
February 10, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
What happens when we give Europe first dibs on US missiles for war
Expert: We are selling more defensive missiles to NATO allies for Ukraine, but our own stockpiles are taking a back seat. Is this why no Iran attack?
February 09, 2026
Global Crises
Nuke treaty loss a 'colossal' failure that could lead to nuclear arms race
Vermont Senator says work needs to be done now to reinvigorate discussions with Russia, as well as with China, which now has an estimated 600 nukes
February 05, 2026
Latin America
A deal that Cuba (and Trump) cannot refuse?
The US president wants to talk and so does Havana. They both have things the other needs and we all want to avoid a hostile overthrow.
February 05, 2026
Media
Hegseth to take control of Stars & Stripes for 'warfighter' makeover
Critics, including veterans and First Amendment advocates, say the proposed overhaul would usurp the storied military newspaper's independence
February 04, 2026
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