David Petraeus on US policy under Donald Trump, the generational war against Islamist terrorism, and dealing with China
David Petraeus argued there's more continuity than change in Donald Trump's foreign policy.
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How operational deployment affects soldiers’ children
Military families may be the force behind the forces – but deployment can harm them, too.
Military veterans battling substance abuse helped by addressing addictions together
New research on an addictions project for veterans shows success it is not about recovery in isolation, but about finding a sense of purpose in the community after military service.
Why ex-combatants pose a threat to Côte d’Ivoire’s stability
Côte d'Ivoire's government needs to provide different incentives and opportunities to former combatants.
Private defense companies are here to stay – what does that mean for national security?
For-profit corporations are deeply embedded in US national security infrastructure – and they're not going anywhere.
Five surprising ways holograms are revolutionising the world
From military mapping to brain imaging, holograms are no longer relegated to your bank card.
Helping military service members complete college
Every year, thousands of active military and veterans enroll as undergrads, but only half leave with a degree. What cheap and effective strategies could help our military complete college?
Is Venezuela’s military finally getting restless?
(UPDATED) If the military abandons Venezuela's power-grabbing president, it's game over for the Maduro regime.
The return of the Great British ‘manly man’
Contemporary television is replete with gruesome tests of survival, charting our obsession with what modern man has lost.
Trump’s planned military buildup is based on faulty claims, not good strategy
Trump's first budget proposal would boost defense spending by US$52 billion, but his desired military buildup is premised on misleading claims and lacks a strategic vision.
The Central African Republic: a political springboard for the Gabonese military
For Gabonese officers, military interventions like that underway now in the Central African Republic, are also a pathway to politics.
Stronger, faster and more deadly: the ethics of developing supersoldiers
Armed forces around the world are exploring technological and biological enhancements to their soldiers. But this raises a number of serious ethical concerns, before, during and after conflict.
The global targeted killings bandwagon: who’s next after France?
Targeted killing – the killing of specific individuals usually performed by drones – is a globally expanding practice.
Neuroscience hasn’t been weaponized – it’s been a tool of war from the start
Maybe you think neuroscience has a peaceable history of benign efforts to improve lives and enhance human capacities. But its origins and development tell a different story – with ethical implications.
How PTSD treatment can learn from ancient warrior rituals
The difficulties that soldiers face when returning home from battle are part of an old, old story.
The Trump presidency may not be all doom and gloom for the region
A more muscular foreign policy in our region would carry risks, but it might also show Australia and its neighbours that the US has its interests at heart.
The men who impersonate military personnel for stolen glory
Why would you lie about battlefield honours?
No matter who becomes the next US president, we’re in for a wild ride
In less than a week, Americans will choose their next president. And either way, there are problems on a foerign policy level.
Why the EU is suddenly marching to a different drumbeat on defence
When it loses the UK, the EU loses an important military power, which makes the remaining countries keener than ever to collaborate.
Australia must heed the lessons of ‘hybrid warfare’ to avoid falling behind on the battlefield
What is hybrid warfare, and why would Australia benefit from its technological developments?
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