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Opinions in Uniform

There is a very real place in foreign-policy debates for current and retired military personnel. Civilian governments would be wise to listen.

Buying Our Way Out of Conscription

How mandatory national service could have important economic and societal benefits—and lead to fewer wars.

Romney’s 4 Percent Military Spending Still a Fantasy

Holes keep popping up in the GOP hopeful's murky, unrealistic defense-spending proposal.

Recalculating Romney’s 4 Percent Gimmick

Romney should be compelled to answer the question on everyone’s mind: Where is he going to get the money to fund his Pentagon spending binge?

The Militarized American State of Mind

He may be willing to use force when necessary, his latest waiver proves Obama is no war president.

Why We Exaggerate Dangers

Playing up foreign threats is a time-honored Washington tradition, but its policy consequences shouldn't be ignored.

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May 26, 2012