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fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Trump Confronted by Reporter Over Conflicting Messages on War: Which Is It?'

Well, I think you can say both. The beginning—it's the beginning of building a new country. But they certainly—they have no Navy. They have no Air Force. They have no anti-aircraft equipment. It's all been blown up. They have no radar. They have no telecommunications. And they have no leadership. It's all gone.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Why Israel's war on Hezbollah keeps returning

Hezbollah has survived decades of Israeli military campaigns, assassinations, and economic pressure through organizational resilience, popular support, and strategic adaptation.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Lindsey Graham Stuns by Asking Israel to be More Cautious' in Bombing Iran: Didn't Think I'd Ever See This'

Senator Lindsey Graham urged Israel to exercise caution selecting bombing targets in Iran to preserve the country's oil economy for future Iranian governance after regime collapse.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

The War's Next Phase: Five Indicators That Matter Most

Military operations against symmetric targets succeed historically, but asymmetric threats like Shahed drones require adaptive branch plans rather than predetermined sequels.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war

Early military victories do not guarantee long-term success; wars require clear political endgames to avoid expansion, mission creep, and prolonged conflict.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump says he ruled out having Kurdish forces join Iran war | Fortune

Trump has instructed Kurdish forces not to participate in military operations against Iran to avoid escalating the conflict further.
History
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

World War II museum ships suddenly feel less like history after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship

A US Navy submarine's recent sinking of an Iranian warship has revived interest in World War II museum ships, making historical naval combat vessels relevant to contemporary military strategy and public discourse.
#iran-conflict
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago
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An Epidemic of 'Victory Disease'

The U.S. military executes operations effectively, but the Trump administration lacks coherent strategy for the Iran conflict, pursuing multiple contradictory goals without clear national policy objectives.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
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Trump Says "Wars Can Be Fought 'Forever'" as Admin Refuses to Give Clear Timeline on Iran

The Trump administration has not defined clear goals or end conditions for its war with Iran, raising concerns about another prolonged Middle East conflict while claiming unlimited military capacity.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

An Epidemic of 'Victory Disease'

The U.S. military executes operations effectively, but the Trump administration lacks coherent strategy for the Iran conflict, pursuing multiple contradictory goals without clear national policy objectives.
World politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Says "Wars Can Be Fought 'Forever'" as Admin Refuses to Give Clear Timeline on Iran

The Trump administration has not defined clear goals or end conditions for its war with Iran, raising concerns about another prolonged Middle East conflict while claiming unlimited military capacity.
#iran-us-relations
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Kurdish opposition mulls whether to trust Trump after Iran uprising call

Uncertainty over US and Israeli war aims is slowing the Iranian Kurdish opposition groups urged by President Donald Trump to rise up against the Islamic Republic, Kurdish analysts have told Al Jazeera. From Trump's call for Iranians to topple their government, to arguments from the United States that it was forced into attacking Iran by its ally Israel, to discredited claims that the strikes on Tehran were somehow defensive, Washington has yet to offer a clear explanation for its attacks on Iran or what its plans might be beyond them.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Pete Hegseth's Troubled Soul

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Pentagon briefings reveal overconfidence and lack of acknowledgment of potential complications in the conflict with Iran, demonstrating unsuitability for his position.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

I Don't Know How the War Is Going

Early war analysis requires epistemic humility rather than confident predictions, as hard data remains unavailable and historical analogies often mislead observers and policymakers alike.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

US urges Latin America to use military against drug cartels

Pentagon chief Hegseth convened a cartel-focused security conference with conservative Latin American allies, pledging aggressive military action against drug trafficking organizations and warning that the US will act unilaterally if necessary.
#regime-change
fromPoynter
5 days ago
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Do airstrikes alone produce regime change? Experts say history supports Chris Murphy's 'Face the Nation' claim that they don't. - Poynter

Historical evidence shows air campaigns alone have never successfully achieved regime change in authoritarian countries without ground troops or credible invasion threats.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago
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Trump's endgame in Iran: Regime change without US boots on the ground'

Analysts assert that US-Israeli air strikes alone cannot achieve regime change in Iran without ground troops, despite Trump's suggestions otherwise.
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fromPoynter
5 days ago

Do airstrikes alone produce regime change? Experts say history supports Chris Murphy's 'Face the Nation' claim that they don't. - Poynter

Historical evidence shows air campaigns alone have never successfully achieved regime change in authoritarian countries without ground troops or credible invasion threats.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Trump's endgame in Iran: Regime change without US boots on the ground'

Analysts assert that US-Israeli air strikes alone cannot achieve regime change in Iran without ground troops, despite Trump's suggestions otherwise.
#us-iran-conflict
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fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

The Washington Roundtable on the Iran War

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran lack clear strategic objectives, goals, and defined endpoints, raising questions about the conflict's purpose and regional consequences.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
6 days ago

Nathan Sales: Success In Iran Will Be Measured By Pace Of Decline In Iranian Attacks

U.S. objectives in conflict with Iran combine military goals—neutralizing ballistic missiles, terrorism support, and nuclear capabilities—with political aims of fostering regime change and internal democratic uprising.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

US may not have capacity to take down full barrage of Iranian drones, officials warn

US military officials acknowledge inability to intercept every Iranian drone in retaliatory attacks, shifting focus to destroying launch sites instead.
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fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Trump Just Made a Shocking Admission About His Iran War

Trump's war on Iran lacks strategic planning, with the president acknowledging worst-case scenarios that could produce leaders worse than current Iranian leadership, undermining justification for military action.
#uk-iran-conflict
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Hanging on to Trump's latest words is not the special relationship', Starmer tells MPs

Starmer defended the UK's decision not to join initial strikes on Iran without a lawful basis and viable plan, rejecting Trump's criticism and emphasizing evacuation of British nationals as priority.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action

Sir Keir Starmer defended the UK's decision to refuse initial involvement in US-Israel strikes on Iran, prioritizing protecting British nationals while later agreeing to defensive operations from British bases.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Former NATO commander fears the world is living through the outbreak of WWIII - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Former NATO deputy commander warns current geopolitics represents the most perilous moment in his lifetime, with escalating Middle East tensions risking uncontrolled conflict involving nuclear-armed powers.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

We've Already Won': The Iran War's Mission Accomplished' Moment Has Quickly Arrived

On May 1, 2003, George W. Bush landed on the USS Abraham Lincoln in a flight suit, stood before a banner reading Mission Accomplished, and declared that major combat operations in Iraq were over. But the mission had not been accomplished. The war would continue for another eight years, cost nearly 4,500 American lives, and reshape the Middle East in ways no one in that administration anticipated or fully acknowledged.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Starmer Told to 'Find a Backbone or Clear Off' Over Iran - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political criticism for declining to join US and Israel in military strikes against Iran, with opponents calling his stance weak while supporters argue it prevents escalation.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Hegseth Claims Iran War Isn't Endless - But He Refuses to Provide a Timeline for Its End

To the media outlets and political left screaming 'endless wars,' stop. This is not Iraq. This is not endless. Our generation knows better and so does this president. Despite claiming the war on Iran would not be endless, Hegseth belittled journalists at the presser for asking how long the war would last.
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#air-superiority
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
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How the US and Israel weakened and blinded Iran to take control of its skies in the opening hours

The US and Israel achieved localized air superiority over Iran during initial conflict operations, enabling their aircraft to operate freely in Iranian airspace, though risks remain.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago
US politics

Israel showed that seizing air superiority isn't gone from modern warfare, but Iran isn't China or Russia

Israel achieved air superiority over parts of Iran, but a conflict with Russia or China poses a substantially different challenge.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How the US and Israel weakened and blinded Iran to take control of its skies in the opening hours

The US and Israel achieved localized air superiority over Iran during initial conflict operations, enabling their aircraft to operate freely in Iranian airspace, though risks remain.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth Battles Reporters on Iran in Heated Presser

Defense Secretary Hegseth refuses to disclose operational details about Iran strategy, arguing that strategic ambiguity protects American interests and prevents adversaries from predicting military actions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth Vows No Democracy-Building Quagmire' in Iran and Insists America First' Outcome: This is Not Iraq!'

The U.S. military campaign against Iran prioritizes decisive military action without nation-building objectives, with outcomes determined by President Trump's conditions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The fight with Iran shows high-intensity modern wars hinge on having a substantial air defense arsenal

Air defenses have become critical in modern warfare, as demonstrated by US-Israel operations against Iran that prioritized destroying air defense systems and countering missile and drone attacks.
#russia-ukraine-conflict
fromFortune
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Beware the paper bear - stripping Putin's economic bluff bare naked | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Beware the paper bear - stripping Putin's economic bluff bare naked | Fortune

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#ukraine-war
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Mapping the 10 countries with the most overseas territories

Countries retain overseas territories—often colonial remnants—for strategic military, economic, environmental, and governance reasons, exemplified by US interest in Greenland for defense.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Combat Aircraft That Were Designed for Wars That Never Happened

Many combat aircraft were designed for strategic, large-scale conflicts but proved poorly suited to regional, counterinsurgency, or modern airspace threats.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Signals US is Coming for Greenland Next

When he tells you that he's going to do something, when he tells you he's going to address a problem, he means it, said Rubio. Considering Trump's frequent statements detailing his desire to acquire Greenland an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark Rubio's remark seemed to point directly towards the possibility of military action. When asked about Rubio's words, Trump stopped short of announcing official action, though he once again reiterated America's need for Greenland.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Politico Drops Fact-Check on Trump Smack in Middle of New Interview as He Attacks Them

A claim circulated that Politico received $8 million from Obama; Politico received no government grants or subsidies.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Ranking Every Major U.S. Military Operation Since 1945, by Casualties

Post‑1945 U.S. military operations produced varied casualty totals, with Vietnam and the Global War on Terror among the deadliest, shaping modern U.S. military policy.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 months ago

Witness to a Sea Change in the Middle East: Jack Keane Says Israel Has a Window to Break Iran's Proxies

Israel, backed by the United States, has significantly weakened Iran and its proxies, creating a strategic opportunity to stabilize the Middle East through sustained pressure.
World politics
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

China's Amphibious Forces Grow but U.S. Analysts Say Taiwan Invasion Remains High Risk

China treats Taiwan as inalienable territory and may pursue reunification through political, economic, or military means; a 2027 invasion is projected but uncertain.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
6 months ago

How Culture Will Impact the AI Race

The U.S. military's asymmetric advantage lies in the autonomous operation of its enlisted corps and junior officers through mission command.
#ukraine
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fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

YouTube Pranksters Thought a Netanyahu Interview Would Be Good for Business. Then Something Surprising Happened.

Netanyahu's interview with YouTube pranksters blends trivial banter with serious political rhetoric, reflecting disturbing truths about Israel's military actions and rhetoric.
fromMedievalists.net
6 months ago

Five Game-Changers in Medieval English Castle-Building - Medievalists.net

The first Norman castles to be built in England, including Rochester Castle, Dover Castle, and the White Tower, dominated the landscape for miles around with their great height and imposing silhouettes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

As Netanyahu starves Gaza, there is a whole new battle to be fought in Israel against complacency | Aluf Benn

The killing has never stopped, while Israel is preparing for the next stage of the war to annihilate Hamas. Most Israelis are self-immunised to the horrors being endured by Palestinians in Gaza.
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#israel
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Donald Trump pushes for end to war in Gaza as Benjamin Netanyahu plots to occupy entire Gaza Strip

The US is pushing for an 'all or nothing' deal for hostage release, with pressure mounting on Hamas.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
7 months ago

Russia warns they have 'no restrictions' to deploy nuclear missiles - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia has declared it no longer sees itself restricted in deploying nuclear missiles, stating it considers itself entitled to take necessary measures if deemed appropriate.
World politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
7 months ago

Zelenskyy Vows More Attacks Inside Russia As Civilian Casualties Mount In Eastern Ukraine

Civilian deaths mounted as Russia continued to press its offensive in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have captured two more villages, as Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to retaliate with further attacks inside Russia.
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#us-navy
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
US politics

The US Navy faced a 'learning curve' picking the right weapon in the Red Sea fight, Trump's pick for top admiral says

fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
US politics

The US Navy faced a 'learning curve' picking the right weapon in the Red Sea fight, Trump's pick for top admiral says

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from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

United States Submarines Lead in Innovation While 2 Counties Outnumber U.S. Fleet

USS Newport News' port call in Reykjavik signifies NATO's strategic response to Russian undersea activity.
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fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

The UK is training Ukrainian soldiers to make 'every shot count'. They don't have ammo to waste.

Training for Ukrainian soldiers emphasizes lethal effectiveness while minimizing ammunition usage due to critical shortages.
#russia
#us-army
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
US politics

Air defenders like the Patriot soldiers who shot down Iranian missiles are becoming a 'new tip of the spear,' Army secretary says

fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
US politics

Air defenders like the Patriot soldiers who shot down Iranian missiles are becoming a 'new tip of the spear,' Army secretary says

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fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Pissed' Trump Plans to Unveil Aggressive' Ukraine Arms Deal in Swipe at Putin: Report

Trump plans to escalate U.S. support for Ukraine with NATO-backed offensive weapons amid frustration with Putin's refusal to cease hostilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Depleted Hamas focuses on desperate new aim: capturing an Israeli soldier

Hamas militants attempted to capture an Israeli soldier in Khan Younis, reflecting their strategy to leverage hostages for negotiations, despite the failed attempt.
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fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

French fighter jets practiced shooting down high-altitude balloons as the battle for near space heats up

French fighter pilots tested MICA missile launches against high-altitude balloons, marking a strategic milestone in the operational challenges of near space.
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fromwww.esquire.com
8 months ago

Pentagon Policy Chief Elbridge Colby Causes Conflict With Trump Allies

Elbridge Colby has taken actions that frustrate allies and administration officials, signaling a shift toward neo-isolationism in U.S. policy.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Ukraine's rapidly scaling defense industry is changing how the West thinks about future wars

The ability of Ukraine's industry to build drones at scale and adapt them in response to changing battlefield conditions creates a model that other militaries are striving now to follow.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Ukraine's Patriot demand is showing the US Army that it needs to be stockpiling interceptor missiles

The MIM-104 Patriot is Ukraine's best surface-to-air missile system and a critical shield since it arrived in the country over two years ago. Kyiv is believed to be operating six batteries, which are a critical element in its defense against Russia's massive attacks on Ukrainian cities, especially those involving ballistic missiles.
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fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

The Problem With Having the Mightiest Air Force in History

Trump's air strikes on Iran aimed to decisively halt its nuclear ambitions but likely only delayed the program.
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