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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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Hyperventilating Over HypersonicsLast summer, China tested a hypersonic missile that traveled through orbit. The test shocked many observers and led to widespread concern about the potential for nuclear-armed missiles that can evade detection and defense systems. The technology is not as new as it might seem, but this latest test highlights an underlying threat that the world has been living with for decades.
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Colin Powell: An American LifeColin Powell’s extraordinary career as a soldier-statesman provides a model for how to live one’s life in the public arena at a time few such models can be found.
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The Evolving Military Balance in the Taiwan StraitPanelists discuss the risk of an armed conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan and how the United States should adapt its defense strategy to meet the China challenge.
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Sexual Assault in the U.S. MilitaryFemale service members are more likely to be sexually assaulted by a fellow member of the military than shot by an enemy combatant at war. As the reports increase, the controversial military justice system remains intact. The current policy gives commanders authority over the prosecution, often allowing perpetrators to evade accountability. The consequences are dire for survivors and the armed services at large, as the status quo undermines military readiness.
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Podcast Takeover: Nuclear Security, From The President’s InboxWhy It Matters is pleased to present an episode from its sister podcast, The President’s Inbox. Today, U.S. national security is dependent on international nuclear agreements. How does the world regulate nuclear weapons as countries continue to advance their arsenals?
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Five Foreign-Policy Movies Worth Watching About Being in CombatEvery summer Friday, we suggest foreign-policy-themed movies worth watching. This week: films about the experience of war.
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Perspective on Afghanistan, With Richard N. HaassIn this special episode, CFR President Richard N. Haass examines the war in Afghanistan and the lessons to be learned in its wake.
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Japan’s Population ProblemThe United States’ alliance with Japan is the centerpiece of U.S. security in Asia, but new demographic challenges from within Japan raise concerns about the future of the region.
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Anticipating Instability: The Untapped Potential of Women, Peace, and SecurityThis post was authored by Valerie M. Hudson, a University Distinguished Professor in The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, and Brenda Oppermann, an associate professor in the College of Leadership and Ethics at the U.S. Naval War College.
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Young Professionals Briefing: The Future of AfghanistanPanelists discuss the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September and its implications for the future of the country. The CFR Young Professionals Briefing Series provides an opportunity for those early in their careers to engage with CFR. The briefings feature remarks by experts on critical global issues and lessons learned in their careers. These events are intended for individuals who have completed their undergraduate studies and have not yet reached the age of thirty to be eligible for CFR term membership. Please note only U.S. citizens are eligible for CFR membership.
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Nigerian Government Threatens to Use the Hammer in the South EastFollowing President Muhammadu Buhari's May 11 meeting with the military service chiefs and the inspector general of police, Nigerian military sources confirmed that some troops were being moved from …
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Nonstate Warfare
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Stephen Biddle explains how nonstate military strategies overturn traditional perspectives on warfare. -
The Marine Corps’ Shifting Focus: What to KnowAfter decades of sustained land operations, the U.S. Marine Corps is looking back out to sea, embracing its roots as a naval expeditionary force.
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More Than a Few Good Women: Improving Hemispheric Security by Advancing Gender Inclusivity in Military and PoliceLatin America and the Caribbean remains the most violent region in the world. Overwhelmed police and military forces stand to improve their effectiveness and accountability by unleashing a secret weapon: more female recruits.
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The Nigerian Military’s Missing Link: A Joint Special Operations CommandFola Aina is a doctoral fellow at King’s College London. He is an international security analyst with expertise on peace and security in the Lake Chad Basin and the Sahel. Nigeria’s northern regio…
