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Why Security Assistance Often Fails
Commentary
The 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq has launched a set of reflections and recriminations over the decision to invade and subsequent bungling of the occupation. B...
By Rachel Tecott Metz
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The Surprising Success of U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine
Commentary
Ukraine’s military has defied expectations in its war with Russia, and many analysts attribute its success to U.S. help. But the mere fact of receiving aid is no guarantee of ...
By Polina Beliakova & Rachel Tecott Metz
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The Difference between an Ally and a Partner
Commentary
Alliances and partnerships should not be treated as ends unto themselves. Washington should think carefully about the security goals It seeks to advance through its alliances ...
By Rachel Tecott Metz, Jason W. Davidson & Zuri Linetsky
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Nuclear Risks: Russia’s Ukraine War Could End in Disaster
Commentary
The likelihood of nuclear use in Ukraine may be low, but it is not zero....
By Rachel Tecott Metz & Giles David Arceneaux
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Why America Can’t Build Allied Armies
Commentary
The United States’ partners are often uninterested in building militaries that can fight....
By Rachel Tecott Metz
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The Taliban has seized more cities, despite U.S. efforts to build a strong Afghan military. What happened?
Commentary
U.S. security assistance fails when U.S. influence fails....
By Rachel Tecott Metz
