In Big Win for Defense Industry, Obama Rolls Back Limits on Arms Exports
Critics, including some who’ve worked on enforcing arms export laws, say the changes could undermine efforts to prevent arms smuggling to Iran and others.
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When the Violence Comes Home
Doctors consider how to respond to the domestic abuse of female veterans.
This Government Shutdown Won’t Be Our Last
Get used to government shutdowns. Serious budget problems are a common feature of large states in decline.
How the Obama Administration Helped Kill a Transparency Push on Military Aid
Last year a bipartisan effort to force more transparency about military aid failed after objections from the Pentagon. Will the same thing happen this year?
Crime-Stopping Cars of the Future
New computer technology could prevent hijacking, drunk driving, and high-speed chases.
The Most Important Journalism About Rape in the Military
A Pentagon report says 26,000 service members were sexually assaulted in 2012. For context, we’ve rounded up some of the best journalism on sexual assault in the U.S. armed forces.
The Success of the Military Coup
New research by political scientists finds that, since 1991, most of the world’s coups have resulted in competitive elections.
What Can Congress Do to Put an End to Rape and Sexual Abuse in the Military?
Because someone has to.
Multiple Brain Injuries and Concussions Linked to More Suicidal Thoughts
The increase in suicide among military members is partially driven by a rise in psychiatric illnesses, according to a new study.