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The UAE in Yemen: From Surge to Recalibration
Thomas Juneau Sun, Oct 11, 2020, 10:01 AM
The Emirati intervention in Yemen ramped up, then drew down. What were they hoping to accomplish?
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White Demographic Anxiety Fuels Support for Torture of Terrorism Suspects
James A. Piazza Sun, Oct 4, 2020, 10:01 AM
A survey experiment shows that white Americans are more likely to support torture if they're reminded of the changing demographics of the country.
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Were Iran and the United States Really ‘on the Brink’? Observations on Gray Zone Conflict
Michael Eisenstadt Sun, Sep 27, 2020, 10:01 AM
The managed escalation in response to the targeting of Qassem Soleimani avoided an all-out war—just as it was intended to do.
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The Unbalanced Spear
Shannon Culbertson, Alice Hunt Friend Sun, Sep 20, 2020, 10:01 AM
As the role of special operations forces shift with U.S. grand strategy, it's time to reevaluate how they fit into the civilian oversight of the U.S. military.
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Seven Bad Options to Counter State Sponsorship of Proxies
Sara Plana Sun, Sep 13, 2020, 10:01 AM
The United States has choices to respond to the Russian bounty program in Afghanistan, but it's best options might be the ones people won't hear about.
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To Prevent Extremist Violence in the United States, Think Beyond the Homeland Security Box
Eric Rosand, Stevan Weine Sun, Sep 6, 2020, 10:01 AM
Other agencies can better promote CVE initiatives by building bridges to communities and taking a less security-focused approach.
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"Little Sparta" and the Good Problem of Capable Allies
Kenneth M. Pollack, Joseph W. Rank Sun, Aug 30, 2020, 10:01 AM
The United States finally has a capable partner in the Middle East, but with military competence comes increasing policy independence.
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Five Ways Telecommunications Companies Can Fight Internet Shutdowns
David Sullivan Sun, Aug 23, 2020, 10:01 AM
Telecommunications companies and rights groups can accomplish more by working together to push back internet disruptions.
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The Growing Risk of Inadvertent Escalation Between Washington and Beijing
Kurt M. Campbell, Ali Wyne Sun, Aug 16, 2020, 10:01 AM
The pandemic has reduced the Asia-Pacific’s limited capacity to deal with security contingencies and has exacerbated great-power tensions.
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The Real Security Innovation Gap
Sarah Sewall, Michael Vickers Sun, Aug 9, 2020, 10:01 AM
The United States risks falling behind on microelectronics, telecommunications and biotech, and the private sector can only do so much to help.