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Don’t Take the All-Volunteer Force for Granted
Both experience and data tell us the all-volunteer force has resulted in the most experienced, best-educated, most qualified troops this country — and perhaps the world — has ever seen.
The U.S. is Close to a Deal with the Taliban: What’s Next?
Last Friday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Twitter that the United States had officially "come to an understanding with the Taliban on a significant reduction in violence across Afghanistan."
Reform Background Checks to Protect the Most Vulnerable
More robust and consistent background screening of long-term care and childcare workers can improve the safety and security of our youngest and oldest citizens.
What Does Lebanon's New Government Mean for the U.S.?
For the first time in months, U.S. officials now have a functioning Lebanese cabinet they can work with as the two countries face a range of problems.
Hyping the Russia-China Pipeline
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the opening of the Power of Siberia natural gas pipeline 'brings the Russian-Chinese strategic partnership in the energy sector to a whole new level.