Weapons Talks Drop Predictability. Commanders Can Enjoy The Suspense.
A Red Cross specialist describes weapons negotiations that removed requirements for predictability. Commanders might prefer to know what follows an order.
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Hegseth’s Team Moves The World. Antarctica Takes The Hit.
A globe wanted for its military history acquired a new chapter during an unsuccessful Pentagon office move.
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Starshield Is Government-Controlled Until Someone Asks Who Controlled It
Conflicting accounts of the satellite restriction leave an unusual assurance: somebody has authority, until responsibility is requested.
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No Swap. Please Ignore The Sanctions Beside It.
The release is welcome. The president’s two explanations need separate columns.
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The Forest Had To Apply To The Bank For Not Cutting It Down
A withdrawn Brazilian feed-mill loan shows how much unpaid work it can take to make a development bank reconsider.
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