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Trump Wants NATO Allies to Step Up-Can France Lead the Way

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Trump Wants NATO Allies to Step Up-Can France Lead the Way

Stephen Cimbala0 Comments

Published: June 9, 2026 President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized U.S. European allies for their alleged failure to assume a larger share of the responsibility for NATO deterrence and defense.…

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What Has Been the Impact on Our Nation?

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What Has Been the Impact on Our Nation?

Peter Huessy0 Comments

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it was assumed that the US no longer needed a robust defense budget. As a result, the nation went on what Lt. Gen.…

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From Deterrence to Dominance: Strengthening US Nuclear Posture in a Shifting World

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From Deterrence to Dominance: Strengthening US Nuclear Posture in a Shifting World

Brandon Toliver6 Comments

The global nuclear landscape in 2025 is not just unstable—it is accelerating toward unprecedented volatility, testing the very limits of American strategic dominance. New technologies, evolving doctrines, and intensifying rivalries…

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