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War Powers and Congress: Authorizations for the Use of Military Force
Read more: War Powers and Congress: Authorizations for the Use of Military ForceUnder the U.S. Constitution, Congress has the power to declare war and fund the military, and the President is commander in chief.…
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Non-State Armed Groups and Criminal Networks: Key Concepts
Read more: Non-State Armed Groups and Criminal Networks: Key ConceptsNot all security threats come from states. Armed groups and criminal networks can challenge governments, and sometimes they overlap, cooperate, or compete.…
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Maritime Security and Sea Lanes: Why They Matter
Read more: Maritime Security and Sea Lanes: Why They MatterMost of the world’s trade moves by sea. Here is why navies and coast guards care about sea lanes and chokepoints.
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How to Read Defense News Critically
Read more: How to Read Defense News CriticallyDefense stories can be technical and fast-moving. These habits help you separate solid reporting from spin.
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Readiness: What It Means and How It’s Measured
Read more: Readiness: What It Means and How It’s MeasuredReadiness is often debated but rarely defined. Here is what the term covers and why it is hard to measure.
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Industrial Base Challenges: Why There Are No Quick Fixes
Read more: Industrial Base Challenges: Why There Are No Quick FixesThe defense industrial base faces challenges such as limited suppliers, workforce shortages, and long lead times for complex systems. Many of these…
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New START: Basic Facts
Read more: New START: Basic FactsThe New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty was signed by the United States and Russia in April 2010 and entered into force in…
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The Defense Industrial Base Explained
Read more: The Defense Industrial Base ExplainedThe defense industrial base is the network of companies that design, build, and maintain military equipment. Here is how it is structured.
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Managing Expectations in Long Wars
Read more: Managing Expectations in Long WarsPublic support for military operations depends partly on expectations. If leaders promise fast, decisive results, long and uncertain campaigns can erode trust.…
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