How US Military Strength Compares With China and Russia Today The United States remains the strongest military for operations around the world. It has unmatched reach through its allies, overseas bases, carriers, and airpower. But that lead does not mean it would win every fight. China can concentrate ships, aircraft, and missiles close to Taiwan, where US forces must travel … [Read more...] about US Military Strength vs China and Russia’s Military Today
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Which Party Would Make America Safer in an Iranian Attack?
No political party can guarantee that America would be safer if Iran attacked. However, truth be told, whatever party affiliation you currently have, you'd likely feel safer with your predetermined party than the other. Unfortunately, rational, domestic, or social preferences likely don't matter if America were under attack. The stronger answer is that U.S. security would … [Read more...] about Which Party Would Make America Safer in an Iranian Attack?
How AI Will Affect the US Military Now and the Future
How AI Is Changing the U.S. Military Now and in the Years Ahead AI is already helping the U.S. military sort drone and satellite imagery, spot cyber threats, predict equipment failures, improve training, and speed up planning. In the years ahead, it will expand the use of autonomous drones and vehicles, shorten the time from finding a threat to making a decision, and reshape … [Read more...] about How AI Will Affect the US Military Now and the Future
A Quick Start Guide to US Military Invasion Feasibility in Iran
Why Taking Control of Iran Would Require Far More Than Airstrikes If the United States took control of Iran, the military would need to do much more than defeat Iranian forces in battle. It would have to secure airspace and sea lanes, protect nuclear and energy sites, clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, guard supply routes, contain armed groups, and help prevent a power … [Read more...] about A Quick Start Guide to US Military Invasion Feasibility in Iran
The Truth: Did Religion Play a Part in the 9/11 Attacks?
Religion, Extremism, and the Real Story of 9/11 Yes, the Islamic religion played a part in the 9/11 attacks, but it was not the whole cause. Al-Qaeda used an extremist, widely rejected interpretation of Islam to present violence as a religious duty. Its leaders also tied that message to political grievances, including U.S. forces in Saudi Arabia, U.S. policy in the Middle … [Read more...] about The Truth: Did Religion Play a Part in the 9/11 Attacks?