High-profile accidents involving warships from First-World nations since 2016 suggest the existence of a readiness crisis in Western navies. The ramming and sinking of the
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Preventive Action and Weapons of Mass Destruction Part II
More than once in the past thirty-five years, preventive action has been implemented, or at least contemplated by a nation-state. There are also a handful
Preventive Action & Weapons of Mass Destruction Part I
Preventive action is a term often confused with preemptive action. Admittedly, the terms are similar in appearance. The two are also linked by the fundamental principle
The Legacy Of Desert Shield Part II
The 90s were a time of adjustment for the US military. Following the tense stability of the Cold War years, the branches had to contend with
The Legacy Of Desert Shield Part I
Twenty five years ago today, the United States launched Operation Desert Shield. The purpose of the operation was audaciously simple: defend Saudi Arabia from an
