Former military leaders criticized the election and the administration. That hurts the military’s reputation.
Statements from retired generals can have an unintended impact, our surveys find
Here’s how airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed paramilitary groups in Iraq threaten post-ISIS stability
Renad Mansour - September 8, 2019
What a rift in the understanding between formal and de facto armed groups could mean for Iraq
Three reasons that Jim Mattis’s resignation is not just unusual — but startling
Elizabeth N. Saunders - December 21, 2018
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has resigned. His letter made clear
Last week showed how Trump’s management of his team is hurting his own foreign policy. It’s only going to get worse.
Elizabeth N. Saunders - December 10, 2018
Over the weekend, President Trump confirmed that yes, Chief of
Did U.S. aid win hearts and minds in Afghanistan? Yes and no.
Renard Sexton - January 6, 2017
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Trump may put 5 military officers in top posts. That’s unprecedented.
Peter White - December 1, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump is, apparently, partial to former generals and
Mitch McConnell said you don’t need experience to be president
Elizabeth N. Saunders - July 27, 2016
Here's why he's wrong.
The dilemmas of working with Iraqi militias
Marc Lynch - June 25, 2015
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Are militias a menace?
Ariel Ahram - January 5, 2015
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What the evidence on interventions really tells us about Syria
Lionel Beehner - August 18, 2014
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