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World War II still has lessons for today’s wars

World War II still has lessons for today’s wars

The writer David McCullough said that “history is a guide to navigation in perilous times.” This is good advice in a world being transformed by...

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James Stavridis

The Iraq War is finally over. It did some good.

While most Americans may think the Iraq War is long over, it wasn’t until last week that the last U.S. troops departed, ending a long and painful...

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The Japan Times

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Putin's shadow war is testing NATO's restraint

Police stand next to a device for drone detection during the opening of the new DLR drone security center at Cochstedt airport, Aug.18, in Hecklingen,...

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Putin's shadow war is testing NATO's restraint

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Putin can’t break down NATO’s door. He’s trying the window

Recent reporting says Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering testing the resolve and combat responses of NATO over the next couple of years....

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The Japan Times

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Saudi Arabia can break the Houthis’ grip on the Red Sea

The Strait of Hormuz isn’t the only Middle Eastern naval choke point under threat: In the Red Sea, vital shipping is being disrupted by an Iranian...

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The Japan Times

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How Canada can gear up for the Arctic ‘Great Game’

At the recent North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada repeatedly emphasized that his nation is undertaking a...

03.08.2026 150

The Japan Times

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Trump’s troop drawdown in Germany is a warning shot

With the world’s attention focused on wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, a major geopolitical development in Europe has gone largely unnoticed:...

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The Japan Times

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Hungary’s shift unlocks new opportunities for NATO and Ukraine

The ousting this month of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in a landslide electoral defeat has generated a flood of commentary. Much of it has...

27.04.2026 150

The Japan Times

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European allies should clear the Strait of Hormuz

In his ongoing frustration with the war against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump continues to lash out at America’s European allies. He called NATO...

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The Gaza peace plan will fail without American troops

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The Gaza peace plan will fail without US troops

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Putin is taking his hybrid warfare to the sea

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10 ways to force Putin back to the bargaining table

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The Korea Times

James Stavridis

Ten ways to force Putin back to the bargaining table

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The Japan Times

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