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America’s Military Is Dangerously Exposed

By By Seth G. Jones Aug. 9, 2026

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By Seth G. Jones Aug. 9, 2026 – Yet the U.S. isn’t sufficiently prepared to defend its overseas bases, critical infrastructure and personnel. U.S. sites across the Pacific are particularly vulnerable to Chinese and North Korean attacks—as are U.S. locations in the Middle East. The choice before Congress and the Pentagon is clear: Spend the money now to protect these facilities or face a much more serious problem in the future. Read More

The Lindsey Graham Example

By By The Editorial Board July 28, 2026

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By The Editorial Board July 28, 2026 – Will anyone take his place as an advocate for freedom and U.S. interests abroad?…But his memory shouldn’t pass without recalling the principles he fought for. Above all, he believed that America is a force for good in the world. Perhaps in part because of his time overseas in the Air Force, he believed U.S. military, economic and diplomatic power could be marshaled to expand freedom in the world in the American national interest….In that cause, he was crucial to the defense of Ukraine against Russia’s marauding, and Israel against Iran and its terrorist proxy militias.  Read More

How Humanitarian Aid Feeds War Machines B

By Netta Barak-Corren - Aug. 10, 2025

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By Netta Barak-Corren – Somalia shows how thoroughly diversion can be built into routine. Three clan cartels win most World Food Program transport contracts, skim 30% to 50% of the cargo, and then split the spoils with those who transport the food and those who control the displacement camps. Based on U.N. reports and monitors, my coauthor and I estimate in our study that barely one-eighth of donated food reaches intended households. Read More