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The Halls of Ivy and National Defense

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The Halls of Ivy and National Defense

Stephen Cimbala2 Comments

Published: May 19, 2026 The relationship between the federal government and American universities is tense and often misunderstood. The gap between the purposes and priorities of government, on one side,…

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Deterrence on Layaway: A Shutdown’s Quiet Assault on American Security

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Deterrence on Layaway: A Shutdown’s Quiet Assault on American Security

Brandon Toliver0 Comments

Published: March 30, 2026 A nation does not need to lose a battle to look weak. Sometimes it only needs to miss a paycheck. Washington often treats budget shutdowns as…

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