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The partially convergent Trump and Harris defense policies

There is a dichotomy, almost a contradiction, in comparing Donald Trump to Kamala Harris on matters of defense and the military. At one level, national security policy appears to be an area where there is more accord, and less debate, between the candidates than is the case in many other …

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The Houthis attacked Israel with a new hypersonic missile and sent a message: They fled to shelters, expect more

Military spokesperson for the Yemeni Houthi group, Yahya Saree, held a press conference discussing the missile attack that earlier today breached Israeli defenses, announcing further strikes. The Israeli military stated that the missile landed in an open area and there were no casualties. Saree said the Houthis targeted a “military …

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The Middle East and The Maritime Power of The US

The creator of the concept of U.S. Sea power, Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, primarily insisted on creating a strong naval force to ensure safe shipping around the world and prevent enemies from approaching the borders of the United States. In the twentieth century, especially after World War II, the situation …

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