Land Warfare in Europe, Part 1: The Politics ...

Optimists argue that alliances are a source of strength for American foreign policy, lending significant advantage over competitors like China. Skeptics argue that the United States overpays and overextends itself in its alliances, and should instead take on fewer commitments and ...  Show more

Last September, the Harding Project launched with the objective of renewing professional writing in the US Army. A priority of General Randy George, the Army chief of staff, the project is built on the premise that professional discourse will produce a more ready force, one prepa ...  Show more

The war in Ukraine has increased tensions in Europe as governments across the continent look to secure a peaceful existence. Expanding military service, increasing defence spending and joining Nato are only a few options available. But the importance of self-defence becomes clear ...  Show more

While the US is pushing for a quick end, the Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv. And with no end in sight to the fighting, can those differences be bridged? In this episode:  Hanna Shelest, Director, Security Programmes, Ukrainian Prism. Glenn Diesen, Professor, ...  Show more

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War in Ukraine and the threat of conflict in the Baltics raise fundamental questions about the West’s military alliance. What is NATO for? And is it up to the job? More countries have been joining the club, but those who foot the bill seem to be becoming less keen to do so. Do wo ...  Show more