Key Points and Summary – The “Ledeen Doctrine”—the neoconservative idea that the U.S. must periodically crush a small nation to demonstrate power—appears to be...
Key Points and Summary – As tensions spike over Venezuela, President Donald Trump has pointedly refused to rule out sending U.S. ground troops, even...
Key Points and Summary: American Forces in Potential Venezuela Combat Deserve Broad Support -The piece argues that if the United States escalates toward conflict...
Key Points and Summary – The USS Gerald R. Ford’s presence off Venezuela projects pressure without promising a large air war. -If Washington ordered...
Key Points and Summary –The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), a $13.3 billion supercarrier, is labeled a “defense acquisition horror show” due to “critical...
Key Points and Summary – The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the U.S. Navy’s next-generation supercarrier, was plagued by massive delays and cost overruns...