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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Whatever This Is, It Is Not Strategy

But logistical consistency, like coherence and gravitas, does not characterize the new NDS. It is a document that supposedly nests within the National Security Strategy, explaining at greater length the implications of overall policy for the armed forces. The 2026 version does not do that. Rather, it restates some of the basic priorities of the Trump administration but for the most part confines itself to flattery of the president, insults, and bombast.
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fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

A Former Defense Secretary Says Pete Hegseth Isn't Tough Enough for the Job

Leon Panetta warns against using the Pentagon to settle political scores and urges tolerance of constitutional criticism amid investigations targeting lawmakers.
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