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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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.

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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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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Learning from the failures and success in Syria.

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IFC's new Non-Resident Fellows arrive

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

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

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

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

Outlining the Future Air Force: Mapping Future Concepts and Organizations

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

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