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Iran’s 1953 Coup that Wasn’t

Iran’s 1953 Coup that Wasn’t

In August 1953, the Shah of Iran removed his prime minister, Mohamad Mosaddeq, from his office. The prime minister, who served at the pleasure of the Shah, was in the…
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Investing in National Security: The Case for Fostering Competition in the Defense Industry

Investing in National Security: The Case for Fostering Competition in the Defense Industry

The United States stands at a critical juncture. As tensions rise and threats from Russia, China, North Korea and Iran evolve, it is paramount that the nation ensure it possess…
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Where Next for Australia’s Defence Force in Space?

Where Next for Australia’s Defence Force in Space?

The Albanese government’s 2024 National Defence Strategy (NDS), and its accompanying Integrated Investment Program (IIP), both released on April 17, represent the beginning of a biennial process of defense policy…
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Realpolitik and Fake News Complicate Nuclear Deterrence

Realpolitik and Fake News Complicate Nuclear Deterrence

For America to pragmatically solve the nuclear strategy three body problem—simultaneously deterring Russia, China, and North Korea—the United States must compensate for three characteristics of the international system: realpolitik, fake…
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Is Trump Right About Europe?

Is Trump Right About Europe?

Former President Donald Trump’s views on Europe are consistent. He has long criticized North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member-states for their failure to spend the required 2 percent of gross…
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