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Don’t Engage in False Hope (opens the original)
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On September 24, Chairman Xi Jinping will visit the White House. The Trump-Xi summit is occurring as China continues to underwrite Russia’s war on Ukraine, support the Islamic Republic of Iran, conduct offensive cyberattacks against the United States, and engage in various forms of economic aggression against Europe, the United States, Japan, and other nations (e.g. embargoing critical minerals, <a href="https://www.imf.org/en/publications/wp/issues/2024/08/15/trade-implica
Washington’s Bright Line: Keep the Military out of Politics (opens the original)
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The example, the image, and even the legend of Washington have had an immense influence in shaping the American officer corps and in providing ideals of responsible leadership. I would point to General George C. Marshall, the World War II chief of staff, as a faithful follower of the Washington tradition.—Brig. Gen. James L. Collins Jr.As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, citizens have an opportunity to reflect on the role of the military in winning independence and secur
All in the Same Boat: Commemorate 9-11 by Pulling Ourselves Together (opens the original)
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Tomorrow we commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Al Qaeda mass atrocity committed against our nation which resulted in the deaths of nearly three thousand innocents. We should remember and mourn the loss of those who died at the hands of modern-day barbarians, express support for the loved ones they left behind, celebrate the heroism of the first responders, and express gratitude for those servicemen and women who took the fight to jihadist terrorist organizations abroad and thereby p
Perceptions of Weakness Provoke: From Afghanistan to Ukraine to Russia’s ‘Shadow War’ Against Europe and Implications for the War Against Iran (opens the original)
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I hope everyone had a great summer.I recently had the opportunity to engage in a discussion hosted by my former National Security Council Staff colleague, Lisa Curtis, at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban. Before the disastrous self-defeat and humiliating, deadly U.S. withdrawal in August 2021, I had a telephone conversation with a senior Biden Administration official to share my view that, unless there was a dramatic c
Pride, Agency, and Duty: Study America’s Past to Secure Her Future (opens the original)
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Ignorance of America’s institutions, principles, and history weakens commitment to our nation and its future. It threatens the country as much as any foreign army. Without a knowledge of the country’s history, young people will struggle to realize how important, precious yet fragile, our constitutional order remains.National Council on American History and Civics EducationAs America celebrates the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, citizens should advocate for <a href=
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