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How Defense Costs Are Estimated
Read more: How Defense Costs Are EstimatedEstimating the cost of a weapon system or a force is difficult. Estimates are made before the system exists, rely on assumptions…
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Haiti’s Security Challenges: Background
Read more: Haiti’s Security Challenges: BackgroundHaiti has faced long-standing political instability, weak institutions, and poverty. A UN stabilization mission operated in the country from 2004 to 2017.…
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The Cheonan Sinking and the Northern Limit Line: Background
Read more: The Cheonan Sinking and the Northern Limit Line: BackgroundOn March 26, 2010, the South Korean naval ship Cheonan sank in the Yellow Sea near the Northern Limit Line, and 46…
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Diesel-Electric and Nuclear Submarines: Basic Trade-Offs
Read more: Diesel-Electric and Nuclear Submarines: Basic Trade-OffsSubmarines can be powered by nuclear reactors or by diesel engines paired with batteries. Nuclear boats can stay submerged for long periods,…
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Understanding NATO: Structure and Decision-Making
Read more: Understanding NATO: Structure and Decision-MakingNATO is the best-known military alliance. Here is how it is organized and how it makes decisions.
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The 2006 Lebanon War: Background and Lessons Studied
Read more: The 2006 Lebanon War: Background and Lessons StudiedThe 2006 Lebanon war began in July after Hezbollah’s cross-border attack and the capture of Israeli soldiers. It lasted about a month…
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Nuclear Deterrence: Triad, Doctrine, and Policy Basics
Read more: Nuclear Deterrence: Triad, Doctrine, and Policy BasicsNuclear policy uses specialized terms. This guide explains the basics without the jargon.
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Cyber and Space as Domains of Warfare: An Introduction
Read more: Cyber and Space as Domains of Warfare: An IntroductionLand, sea, and air were once the main arenas of conflict. Cyberspace and outer space are now treated as operational domains too.
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Allied Contributions in Afghanistan: ISAF Basics
Read more: Allied Contributions in Afghanistan: ISAF BasicsThe International Security Assistance Force was established in December 2001 under a UN Security Council resolution to help provide security in Kabul.…
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