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Trump’s National Security Strategy Is Nothing Like the British Empire’s ‘Blue Water’ Policy

Tue, 26/12/2017 - 22:40
The historical analogy is wrong — whichever way you look at it.

Corruption Is Mexico’s Original Sin

Tue, 26/12/2017 - 21:39
Personal enrichment has always been central to Mexico's political system — and only a revolution can change that.

America Is Nowhere Near a Constitutional Crisis

Tue, 26/12/2017 - 17:53
Even if Donald Trump fires Robert Mueller, the country's constitutional system still wouldn't be threatened.

Mattis as defense secretary: What it means for us, for the military, and for Trump

Tue, 26/12/2017 - 17:23
After eight years at Foreign Policy, here are the ten most popular Best Defense posts.

The Crime of Gender Inequality in Global Health

Tue, 26/12/2017 - 15:36
There’s no way we’ll be able to grapple with the coming health crises unless we fix the gaping problem of women’s empowerment in global health.

Rational Security on The E.R.: The “Beam Me Up, Santa” Edition

Sat, 23/12/2017 - 19:03
Robert Mueller got hold of emails from the presidential transition and the Pentagon has been researching sightings of UFOs. Yes, seriously.

U.N. Votes For New Sanctions Against North Korea

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 22:17
North Koreans working abroad are a source of cash. They won’t be anymore.

Will North Korea Blow Up the Winter Olympics?

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 22:13
It’s possible. But here are a few steps Washington, Seoul, and Pyongyang can take to keep the 2018 Winter Games peaceful.

If You’re Not a Democracy, You’re Not European Anymore

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 21:32
The EU is finally declaring it's a club with rules — and that countries like Poland might not belong.

Iran’s North Korean Playbook to Protect Its Nuclear Program

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 17:41
Tehran is building up Hezbollah as leverage against an attack by Israel.

Congressional Republicans Are Pulling a Bait-and-Switch in the Trump-Russia Investigation

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 16:57
Signs are mounting that the House Intelligence Committee plans on prematurely abdicating its work. 

2 big warnings from Gen. McChrystal: War in Europe is possible & we’re going to have to give up rights for our security

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 16:15
After eight years at Foreign Policy, here are the ten most popular Best Defense posts.

Palestine Is a Victim of the Iranian-Saudi War

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 14:51
The two regional powerhouses are more focused on fighting each other than challenging Trump's Jerusalem decision.

Situation Report: Big Pentagon Changes Coming in 2018

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 13:53
Trump transgender ban blocked by courts again, Pence in Afghanistan

Trump Has Set a Scary Strategic Precedent

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 00:40
There's a reason why other administrations didn’t plan national security policy this way.

Cyberattack Targets Safety System at Saudi Aramco

Fri, 22/12/2017 - 00:08
One report points to Iran, but the evidence is far from conclusive.

India’s Political Outsiders: From Protest to Politics to Power

Thu, 21/12/2017 - 20:49
A new documentary traces an Indian anti-corruption party’s rise to power. But life has not stood still since filming stopped.

Beijing Builds Its Influence in the American Media

Thu, 21/12/2017 - 20:13
How one of America's biggest Chinese-language newspapers amplifies China’s message.

Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Agency Alleges Fraud in Arms Industry

Thu, 21/12/2017 - 20:10
The country’s war on graft is far from over.

Federal Court Vacancies Are a Crisis. Military Judges Are the Solution.

Thu, 21/12/2017 - 18:59
A modest proposal to solve a growing problem in America’s judicial system.

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