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Minority Service in Israel’s Armed Forces: Background
Read more: Minority Service in Israel’s Armed Forces: BackgroundIsrael’s military is made up largely of conscripts, but conscription does not apply equally to all citizens. Most Arab citizens are not…
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Unconventional Warfare: A Primer on Definitions and Task Forces
Read more: Unconventional Warfare: A Primer on Definitions and Task ForcesIn U.S. military doctrine, unconventional warfare refers to activities that enable a resistance movement or insurgency to coerce, disrupt, or overthrow a…
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Understanding Command and Control: Combatant Commands Explained
Read more: Understanding Command and Control: Combatant Commands ExplainedWho is in charge of military forces in a given region or function? The answer is the combatant command system.
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What Does It Mean to Be a Superpower?
Read more: What Does It Mean to Be a Superpower?The term superpower came into wide use during the Cold War to describe the United States and the Soviet Union. It generally…
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Joint Operations: How the Services Work Together
Read more: Joint Operations: How the Services Work TogetherModern military operations usually involve more than one service. Here is how joint operations are organized.
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Arms Control Basics: Treaties, Verification, and Limits
Read more: Arms Control Basics: Treaties, Verification, and LimitsArms control aims to reduce the risks of conflict by limiting certain weapons. This primer covers the main ideas.
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Alliances and Burden-Sharing: Key Concepts
Read more: Alliances and Burden-Sharing: Key ConceptsAlliances can multiply a country’s strength, but they also raise questions about who contributes what. Here are the main ideas.
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Deterrence Explained: Why It Works (and When It Doesn’t)
Read more: Deterrence Explained: Why It Works (and When It Doesn’t)Deterrence is the idea of preventing an action by convincing an adversary that the costs outweigh the benefits. Here is how it…
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The 2011 Libya Intervention: A Brief Overview
Read more: The 2011 Libya Intervention: A Brief OverviewIn March 2011, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1973, which authorized member states to take necessary measures to protect civilians…
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