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October 14, 2026
The Painful Paradox of European Rearmament
Militarizing now may require even further militarization down the line.
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September 29, 2026
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It’s in everyone’s interest to stop the fighting. That’s still not enough.
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September 23, 2026
What Machiavelli Would Say About Trump
The U.S. president offers a guide on how to be a very bad prince.
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September 10, 2026
Top Signs You’re Heading for a Quagmire
Failed wars are predictable, if you know what to look for.
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September 1, 2026
Welcome to the New Defense-Dominant World
As military power proves less effective, an old IR theory is making a comeback.
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August 25, 2026
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About IR Grad School
Some straight talk for prospective students from a longtime professor.
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August 17, 2026
The Top 10 Ways Trump Has Made America Weaker
He’s been one of the most consequential presidents in U.S. history—in all the wrong ways.
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August 5, 2026
Why the United States Keeps Losing Wars
Washington has a long record of fighting the wrong war for the wrong objective.
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