Why Democrats won’t outmaneuver Tommy Tuberville Sarah Binder - September 20, 2023 There are risks to changing Senate rules.
Brittney Griner was ‘wrongfully detained.’ What happens now? Danielle Gilbert - May 5, 2022 The State Department announcement gives the U.S. government ways to negotiate for the release of the WNBA star
The Russian invasion has some logistical problems. That doesn’t mean it’s doomed. Ryan Baker - February 28, 2022 Supply problems are the norm, not the exception
Why the Pentagon can’t fully account for all its assets — in Afghanistan or anywhere else Christian I. Bale - September 22, 2021 Incomplete audits make wasteful spending more likely
20 years later, America’s ‘War on Terror’ language has gone global Somdeep Sen and John Collins - September 9, 2021 Right-wing governments and movements often use these words to justify authoritarian and racist policies.
The U.S. government hasn’t protected noncitizen veterans from deportation. That may change. Elizabeth M.F. Grasmeder - August 12, 2021 The U.S. military has a long history of relying on foreign recruits.
Fights over marine boundaries are creating safe zones for pirates Brandon Prins, Anup Phayal, and Aaron Gold - August 4, 2021 New research reveals how contested waters have become maritime hot spots
Killing Joke, ‘Exit’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - April 16, 2021 An exit from Afghanistan.
Why Trump’s alleged comments about soldiers brought so much outrage Lauren Prather and Danielle Gilbert - September 11, 2020 This study examines who Americans think deserves government support.
Three things to know about military endorsements for the 2020 campaign Zachary E. Griffiths and Michael Robinson - August 28, 2020 Retired military figures offer endorsements in every presidential election. But these testimonials may not have much effect.
What can stop sexual harassment in the U.S. military? Stephanie Bonnes - July 13, 2020 Here’s what my research suggests.
President Duterte wants to scrap a Philippines-U.S. military agreement. This could mean trouble. Andrew Yeo - February 13, 2020 Would China benefit?
Why are the #OscarsSoWhite? Google searches give us a clue. Bethany Lacina - February 9, 2020 Here’s how the Hollywood-audience-Hollywood feedback loop works.
Do Americans approve of Trump’s pardons for court-martialed military officers? Scott D. Sagan and Benjamin A. Valentino - December 16, 2019 Americans show much less tolerance for war crimes than they did during the war in Vietnam.
Trump overrode the Navy’s plans to discipline a SEAL. That wasn’t as troubling as some think. Carrie Lee - December 9, 2019 Firing a civilian Navy secretary – not a career military officer – averted a potential crisis.
Trump’s pardon of two former Army officers has sparked new controversy. Here’s why. Michael Robinson - November 17, 2019 Some ex-military are applauding Trump’s decision. Some are condemning it.
Military service was once a fast track to U.S. citizenship. The Trump administration keeps narrowing that possibility. Theresa Schroeder, Rebecca Best, Kyleanne Hunter, and Jeremy Teigen - September 5, 2019 And that’s hurting military readiness and effectiveness.
Will a new White House chief of staff matter? Not unless Trump wants change. Andrew Rudalevige - December 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81464" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Nick Ayers, left, chief of staff
The U.S. believes that kidnapped journalist Austin Tice is still alive. Here are 5 things to know about global kidnapping. Danielle Gilbert - December 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81014" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Debra Tice speaks about her son,
Today, NATO begins a huge military exercise. Here’s what you need to know. Ralph Clem - October 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79358" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The U.S. Marine Corps version of
In the 2018 midterms, many more people are running — and far more seats are contested — than we’ve seen for a generation. Rochelle Snyder and Barry Burden - October 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78990" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Amy McGrath, a former U.S. Marine
Women now make up almost 24 percent of South Africa’s military. Why aren’t they treated equally? Nina Wilén and Lindy Heinecken - August 1, 2018 U.S. Marines in Quantico, Va., on Aug. 2, 2010. (iStock) In
Fifty years ago, American troops abandoned Khe Sanh. Here’s how the U.S. got over ‘Vietnam syndrome.’ Jonathan DiCicco and Benjamin Fordham - July 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75322" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] In this Feb. 7, 1968, photo,
Could Trump be the president who finishes off the State of the Union address? Andrew Rudalevige - January 31, 2018 Last night, President Trump became the latest commander in chief to
Here’s why the Trump administration may actually want Congress to pass a new authorization for military force Andrew Rudalevige - November 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66466" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this photo from Nov. 6, U.S.
Information technology can help build peace. This is how. Kristian Hoelscher and Jason Miklian - August 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62752" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter provides
Most Americans opposed integrating the military in 1948. Most Americans support transgender military service today. Steven White - August 1, 2017 Last week, President Trump announced via Twitter that, after “consultation
This is what we learned by counting the women’s marches Jeremy Pressman and Erica Chenoweth - February 7, 2017 Editors' note: This is the fifth post in our series
Yes, Trump will face a backlash if he doesn’t deliver on his promises David Walsh - January 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52734" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A museum worker fixes the hair
Trump may put 5 military officers in top posts. That’s unprecedented. Peter White - December 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50354" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President-elect Donald Trump and U.S. Marine
Is China ready to budge on the South China Sea? Here’s why compromise is possible. Eric Hyer - November 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49643" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Filipino protesters burn a U.S. flag
Has the American military fallen behind? Bear Braumoeller - May 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39993" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commander of
Ted Cruz wanted to ‘carpet bomb’ the Islamic State. Does he understand today’s military? Deonna Neal - March 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37312" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from
Gawker got pranked. Kony isn’t looking for peace. Here are the facts. Ledio Cakaj - November 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31762" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Lord's Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony
Are Republicans or Democrats closer to general American public opinion on the Middle East? Dina Smeltz - June 8, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25817" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Republican presidential hopeful and Sen.
Are militias a menace? Ariel Ahram - January 5, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19788" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Fighters from the Shiite Kataib Imam
Who is to blame for Iraq’s problems? Al Ali and Sinan Antoon - July 21, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13341" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] A U.S. Marine covers the face
Who is to blame for Iraq's problems? Al Ali and Sinan Antoon - July 21, 2014 [caption id="attachment_13341" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] A U.S. Marine covers the face
Threading needles in Syria James Fearon - August 29, 2013 Erica, Erik, and several scholars over at the Duck have