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A Hashemite Family Reunion Can’t Hide Jordan’s Woes

Making nice after an alleged coup attempt obscures serious challenges, including water scarcity, a refugee crisis, and unhelpful neighbors.

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Albert B. Wolf

Why the World Won’t Criticize Chad

Western democracies look the other way as a dictatorial ally in the war on terror holds another election marred by violence and intimidation.

Africa Brief |

Lynsey Chutel

The Summit That Can’t Fail

Japan’s prime minister visits Washington at a time when, thanks to Chinese aggressiveness, U.S.-Japan relations are critical.

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Michael Hirsh

Taliban Issues Cold Response to U.S. Withdrawal Plans

The group has promised to avoid peace talks until "all foreign forces completely withdraw."

Morning Brief |

Colm Quinn

David Ochmanek

David Ochmanek is a senior defense analyst at the nonprofit, nonpartisan Rand Corporation. He served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for force development from 2009 to 2014.

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A member of law enforcement stands at attention in front of a map of the world at the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism International Law Enforcement Conference in Miami on June 11, 2007.

How the United States Could Lose a Great-Power War

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Elbridge Colby, David Ochmanek

October 29, 2019, 11:12 AM

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