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After 13 years of failed wars, do we know our warmongers?

Summary:  After 13 years of wars that failed at great cost in money and blood, our hawks urge that we start yet another war — in Syria. But we have learned. Some have found the courage to name our warmongers. This experience has been dearly bought, and might yet prove insufficient. Further lessons might prove …

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What happens when a nation gets nukes? Sixty years of history suggests an answer.

Summary:  The drive for war comes from hawks’ terrifying forecasts of what a nuke-armed Iran will do.  Similar warnings were made in the past about today’s nuclear powers.  What does history tell us?  Eight in a series; at the end are links to the other chapters. “The US is almost certain to be the first superpower …

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“Amphibious Ships are the Dreadnoughts of the modern maritime era”

One of the top sources of insight about modern maritime strategy is Galrahn at Information Dissemination.  He has advice for those watching US forces in the Middle East: Amateurs watch the carriers; professionals watch the Expeditionary Strike Groups (ESGs).  Amphibious Ships are the Dreadnoughts of the modern maritime era. How can this be true, when …

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