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military
The Geopolitics of Missile Defense
Many nations already have, or are acquiring, short- and medium-range missiles. The United States is leading the efforts to negate such threats.
Ring Ban Ki-moon to Help Solve Senkaku Spat
While N. Korea dominates headlines, the Senkaku islands still loom over East Asia. Could Ban Ki-moon help?
The Bill for the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars: $4 to $6 Trillion
“The Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, taken together, will be the most expensive wars in U.S. history.”
China, RIMPAC and Containment
It appears China has accepted an invitation to participate in RIMPAC. Will the PLAN’s role help enhance ties?
America's AirSea Battle, Arctic Style
James Holmes on why the Coast Guard and Air Force might become the military’s “odd couple” in defending America’s Arctic front.
Why Have Surface Fleets Endured?
“As Clausewitz counsels, there’s no escaping the guesswork quotient in military affairs.”
Aircraft Carriers: R.I.P?
The Diplomat’s Robert Farley brings us the latest on this popular debate.
Arms Race: 21st Century Style
Often times differences in national interest and capabilities result in countries trying to counter one another through dissimilar means.
What Arms Race? Why Asia Isn’t Europe 1913
Asia is not experiencing an arms race like the one that preceded World War I — at least not yet.
Whales, Elephants and Hawks
Our Naval Diplomat takes an interesting look at sea, land and air power.
Another Problem for the F-35
Could one of the F-35′s greatest strengths become politically unusable?
Timeline for an Iranian Solid-fuel ICBM?
Much has been made of Iranian missiles. Could Tehran make a big leap forward in technology?