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W.j. Hennigan

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If Trump Wants War With Iran, Let’s Hear From Congress First

It’s time for the legislative branch to step up.

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Trump Crossed the Line at Fort Bragg

Donald Trump’s Fort Bragg speech was the latest in a string of high-profile efforts to reshape the military more in his own likeness.

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Ukraine’s Attack Exposed America’s Achilles’ Heel

Ukraine’s Attack Exposed America’s Achilles’ Heel

What happened in Russia can happen in the United States — or anywhere else.

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A Beleaguered Hegseth Wanders Into His Forever War

The operation in Yemen has sent the Trump administration into an exorbitant, potentially escalatory spiral.

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The Message Pete Hegseth Sends the Troops

Last week’s report that the defense secretary shared sensitive information on an unclassified messaging app is now straining the limits of his...

01.04.2025 100

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Stop Iran’s Nuclear Threat With a Deal, Not Conflict

The Trump administration should back away from threats and engage Iran in an effort to bring a diplomatic halt to its nuclear weapons capability.

20.03.2025 10

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America’s Shaken Allies Contemplate a New Nuclear Future

In recent days, the perceived value among allies of acquiring nuclear weapons is up, and confidence in the U.S. nuclear umbrella is down.

12.03.2025 30

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The Warning

Opinion By W.J. Hennigan Graphics by Taylor Maggiacomo and Jeremy Ashkenas Mr. Hennigan writes about national security for Opinion. U.S. military...

05.12.2024 100

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The Staggering Price You’re Paying for America’s Nuclear Makeover

The U.S. military says America’s nuclear arsenal is outdated and unable to keep up with our adversaries’ modern weapons. To replace it, the...

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