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The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals
The military’s diversity rises out of recruitment targets, not any ‘woke’ goals The US military’s diversity is not driven by “woke” goals or politics, but rather by recruitment targets and demographic needs. The military’s diversity has been a result of its all-volunteer force model, which relies on recruiting individuals from underrepresented groups to fill personnel […]
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Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region
Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region Madagascar’s military power grab on October 14, 2025, marks only the second coup in Africa outside of the Sahel region since 2020, highlighting that Africa’s coup problem is becoming a continental issue. Coups are more likely to succeed when they involve […]
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Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back
Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back Venezuela and the US are edging towards war footing, but domestic concerns and international risks may hold back Washington’s actions. The US has positioned warships, an attack submarine, and aircraft in the Caribbean, destroyed suspected “go-fast” drug boats, […]
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Politicizing federal troops in US mirrors use of military in Latin America in the 1970s and ’80s
Politicizing federal troops in US mirrors use of military in Latin America in the 1970s and ’80s The US military’s deployment to domestic law enforcement roles under President Trump mirrors tactics used by Latin American countries in the 1970s and ’80s, which led to military dictatorships. Three Trump administration tactics – priming the public for […]
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Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to fight crime blurs the legal distinction between the police and the military
Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to fight crime blurs the legal distinction between the police and the military US Federal Judge Charles Breyer ruled that President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June 2025, in response to protests over immigration raids, violated federal law and the Posse Comitatus Act. The […]
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US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it
US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it The US Army’s image of power and patriotism may be misleading to Gen Z, who are weary of gun violence and its impact on their mental health and sense of safety. The […]
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World’s most powerful ex-New Yorker gets a DC military parade, not a ticker-tape celebration in Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes
World’s most powerful ex-New Yorker gets a DC military parade, not a ticker-tape celebration in Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes Donald Trump has announced plans for a military parade in Washington D.C. on June 14, 2025, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and his 79th birthday, which critics say is an attempt to […]
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Trump orders Marines to Los Angeles as protests escalate over immigration raids, demonstrating the president’s power to deploy troops on US soil
Trump orders Marines to Los Angeles as protests escalate over immigration raids, demonstrating the president’s power to deploy troops on US soil President Donald Trump ordered approximately 700 Marines to Los Angeles on June 9, 2025, in response to protests over immigration raids, demonstrating his power to deploy troops on US soil. The deployment follows […]
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Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web destroyed more than aircraft – it tore apart the old idea that bases far behind the front lines are safe
Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web destroyed more than aircraft – it tore apart the old idea that bases far behind the front lines are safe Ukraine’s Operation Spider Web successfully destroyed or degraded over 40 strategic bombers, including Tu-95, Tu-160, and Tu-22 M3 aircraft, as well as an A-50 airborne-early-warning jet, in a series of blasts […]
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Trump’s West Point speech brought partisanship to the home of the US military − 2 essential reads
Trump’s West Point speech brought partisanship to the home of the US military − 2 essential reads President Donald Trump’s speech at West Point included scripted and unscripted segments that showcased his partisan politics, making it unusual for a military setting. The level of partisanship in Trump’s speech was concerning, as it attacked presidential predecessors […]
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