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Internet Blackouts in Myanmar Allow the Military to Retain Control
Myanmar citizens have been living under military control for weeks after the country’s military staged…
Myanmar’s Military Reverts to Its Old Strong-Arm Behaviour — and the Country Takes a Major Step Backwards
Just before the newly elected members of Myanmar’s parliament were due to be sworn in…
How President Biden Can Tackle the Middle East’s Biggest Problems
Nine joint recommendations from leading think tanks in the United States, United Arab Emirates, and…
Changes in Political Administration Come with Increased Danger of International Conflict
A new leader takes office and foreign rivals begin to test the waters. How tough…
How Can We Help Victims of Torture?
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects many people who are exposed to extreme situations, such…
Ethical Minefields: the Dirty Business of Doing Deals with Myanmar’s Military
Myanmar’s transition from five decades of military rule is a work in progress. Despite the…
Army Research Leads to More Effective Training Model for Robots
Multi-domain operations, the Army’s future operating concept, requires autonomous agents with learning components to operate…
Why Retired Generals Rarely Lead the Pentagon
By all accounts, retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the…
Invention May Get Army Quadcopters to Move Faster
Researchers believe a new hinge is the key to get load-bearing, large, Army quadrotors to…