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The New Egypt: A Return to Dictatorship?

Analysis: The military strongmen who oversaw Egypt's political hierarchy for six decades hover ominously over the nation's new democracy. Nivien Saleh argues the U.S. has the power to pry the generals' fingers off the levers of power.

Nivien Saleh

Social Justice

America in the Hands of a Professional Military

Four decades ago, America decided to both maintain a large professional standing military and end the draft. The predictions of those who studied the matter then largely have been borne out -- and not for the better.

Jeff Shear

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Better Weapons Don’t Make for Shorter Wars

In spite of major advances in offensive military technology, researcher Marco Nilsson says the most cost-efficient weapon is a motivated soldier fighting a defensive war.

Elisabeth Best

Social Justice

Pay More Attention to Our Own Backyard

Miller-McCune's experts offer solutions to problems that were under-discussed during the presidential campaign.

Douglas Massey