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After decades of war supported by both the Democrats and Republicans, there may be no bigger and serious issue facing our nation. With nearly 700 military bases in over 130 countries, the United States has and continues to be the largest military force in the world. Over the next several election cycles, a serious look at U.S. foreign policy will address the cost of such great power and what military actions are in our nation’s best long-term interest.

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By | 02/26/2013 | War and Foreign Policy

What would be the cost of a war between China and Japan for the US, if the conflict between the two asian giants keep escalating?

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By | 02/25/2013 | Headline, In-Depth, War and Foreign Policy

As NATO’s decade-long combat mission in Afghanistan transitions into a support role, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) is making a greater effort to comply with…

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Newly appointed Prime Minister Monti poses with his predecessor Berlusconi at Chigi palace in Rome
By | 02/23/2013 | War and Foreign Policy

The recent announcement of Pope Benedict XVI’s retirement took the spotlight away from the elections currently happening in Italy. However, the results of the race for prime minister…

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By | 02/23/2013 | Legislators, War and Foreign Policy | 5 Comments

On Syria, Rubio offered a more wide-ranging, expansionist role for the US. On British television, Rubio said the US and the West should be more engaged.

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By | 02/11/2013 | News, War and Foreign Policy | 5 Comments

In the newest twist in this dispute, it was revealed this week that a Chinese frigate targeted a Japanese ship with its weapons radar in January.

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By | 02/06/2013 | Headline, War and Foreign Policy | 1 Comment

With the reconquest of the major northern town nearly achieved, the operation in mali will soon be taking a new path.

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By | 02/05/2013 | War and Foreign Policy

A U.S. Department of Justice white paper on targeted drone strikes, obtained and released by NBC’s Michael Isikoff, outlines the Obama administration’s guidelines for a lawful strike on an American citizen overseas.

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