Military history is riddled with weapons systems failing to live up to the reality of the situation on the battlefield. […] ...
The Nuclear Age will appeal to a broad audience, both newcomers to the topic and those who are conversant but not academic ...

America vs. the world

President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the ...
With great power comes great responsibility. In 1807, the British parliament outlawed the slave trade on the high seas. They assigned the Royal Navy, the most powerful force the world had ever known, ...

Trump is overcommitted

Here’s what’s probably happening in Venezuela today. All over the country, army bases are quietly moving weapons and ...

Mullah lite?

There will be no Iranian Gorbachev and no mullah lite. And a Venezuela-style “decapitation” strategy, with strikes against ...
The U.S. seems less and less willing to shoulder the economic burden of defending other nations. Netanyahu identifies this ...
Venezuela highlights a familiar trap: invade and face insurgency, or withdraw and expose the limits of US power.
Here's what's probably happening in Venezuela today. All over the country, army bases are quietly moving weapons and explosives out of storage and handing them out to loyal members of the ruling ...
Trump is not beyond reason, and there is some method to his madness. He does want money and power, and he can be reasoned ...
Napoleon famously told his generals they should never interfere while an opponent was making a mistake. It was good advice ...
Stories Classifieds Archives People who believe the story feel that Pancho Villa will not rest in peace until his head and ...