Failed Deterrence: What the United States Should Have Done Prior to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

To deter Russia, the United States should have provided more defensive weapons to Ukraine, increased its presence in the region, and amplified separatist movements within Russia.

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Failed Deterrence: What the United States Should Have Done Prior to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

To deter Russia, the United States should have provided more defensive weapons to Ukraine, increased its presence in the region, and amplified separatist movements within Russia.

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Meeting Steel with Steel: How the US Could Have Deterred Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

If the United States hopes to deter the threats of tomorrow, it must clearly communicate its capabilities and commitment to raising the costs of aggression for its adversaries.

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Outlining the Future Air Force: Mapping Future Concepts and Organizations

The Air Staff and the Joint Staff are drafting concepts of future warfare in a world where Airmen must fight just to get airborne.

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Bolstering Efforts to Preserve and Digitize Assad Regime Archives Will Help Syria and Benefit US National Security

Learning from the failures and success in Syria.

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Institute of Future Conflict 2026 Threat Horizon Report

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