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The President is Wrong to Dismiss Allies
Thursday (22 January), President Trump was quoted saying our allies stayed back from the front lines in Afghanistan and, “We’ve never needed them… It has to be a two-way street”. At the same time, I happened to be attending a gathering … Continue reading
US Leadership:
Informal conversations with foreign friends and allies usually turn to the question of the coming 2024 election. Our friends and allies have a stake in the direction and constancy of the United States. I deeply value allies and would like … Continue reading
Posted in Allies, NATO, nuclear weapons, Russia, WMD
Tagged Allies, Biden, NATO, Russia
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BYOB? — US and UK F-35s operate from UK Carrier against ISIS
UK and US F-35s have conducted strike missions against ISIS targets from the new carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. (https://theaviationist.com/2021/06/21/f-35b-hmsqe-shader/ ) This is good news. It points to the potency of close allies working together. We draw strength in many ways … Continue reading
9/11 is Over
For almost two decades policymakers, intelligence analysts, defense planners and warfighters have focused on strategies and priorities birthed on September 11, 2001. “Today is September 12, 2001” was a sign posted in many offices and field operations. It’s not September … Continue reading