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Most Read War on the Rocks Articles of 2024
Dec 31, 2024 · As we close out 2024, War on the Rocks reflects on the stories and analyses that resonated most with our readers during a year marked by evolving geopolitical tensions, transformative military technologies, and the enduring echoes of history. From strategic challenges in Europe and Asia to the complexities of warfare in Ukraine and Gaza, our top articles reflect the depth and breadth of both ...
Will Trump Focus on the Western Hemisphere?
3 days ago · Episode Reading. Ryan Berg, “ This Trump Administration is Shaping Up to Be Latin America First,” Foreign Policy, January 8, 2025. Alexander B. Gray, “ Trump Will End Passivity in the Western Hemisphere,” Foreign Policy, January 13, 2025. Lisa Friedman, “ Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know,” New York Times, January 8, 2025.
What’s Next in Syria? - War on the Rocks
Dec 19, 2024 · Episode Reading. Michael Cohen, “ The Great Drone Hysteria of 2024,” Truth and Consequences, December 16, 2024. Alice Hancock, “ Sweden open to power cable project if Germany reforms, minister says,” Financial Times, December 17, 2024. Kelly A. Grieco, Hunter Slingbaum, Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan M. Walker, “ Cratering Effects: Chinese Missile Threats to US Air Bases in the Indo ...
The Adversarial: Deepening Connections - War on the Rocks
2 days ago · Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below. *** China Early diplomatic exchanges between the Trump administration and Beijing appear to have delayed ...
Stealth and Scale: Quality, Quantity, and Modern Military Power
Dec 18, 2024 · Michael C. Horowitz is the Richard Perry professor and director of Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. From 2022 to 2024, he served as the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for force development and emerging capabilities.. Joshua A. Schwartz is an assistant professor of international relations and emerging ...
The Russo-Ukrainian War at Two - War on the Rocks
Feb 24, 2024 · On the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ryan and Mike Kofman sit down to chat about where the war stands today and where
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American Renewal? - War on the Rocks
Oct 24, 2024 · Episode Reading. Antony Blinken, “America’s Strategy of Renewal,” Foreign Affairs, October 1, 2024. David Brennan, “Why America’s THAAD Missile Defense Deployment to Israel is a ‘Gamble’ in Iran Conflict, Analysts Say,” ABC News, October 17, 2024. “America’s Economy is Bigger and Better than Ever,” The Economist, October 17, 2024.
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