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Military
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Stars, Stripes, And Service. Exploring The Hierarchies And Heroes Of The U.S. Military
The United States military, a pillar of the nation’s identity and strength, is steeped in a history that…
2023-07-03
In The Shadow Of Power. The Double-Edged Sword Of Paramilitia In Today’s Precarious Global Landscape
Paramilitary organizations, often referred to as paramilitia, have become an integral part of the modern global conflict landscape.…
2023-06-27
Technology is revolutionizing how intelligence is gathered and analyzed – and opening a window onto Russian military activity around Ukraine
The U.S. has been warning for weeks about the possibility of Russia invading Ukraine, and threatening retaliation…
2022-02-19
These Are The World’s Top Military Spenders
What would happen if instead the military budget was used to finance our healthcare system? Economic rivals U.S.…
2020-05-11
The Largest Military Forces In The World
China boasts the largest military in the world in terms of available active military manpower, Global Firepower reports.…
2020-01-10
The World’s Biggest Arms-Producing Companies
Military services and arms sales last year totalled to $420 billion, this was 4.6. percent higher than in…
2019-12-12
Don’t Get Confused: The Difference Between Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Armistice Day & Memorial Day
November 11 marks Veterans Day — and Remembrance Day. If you are in the United States, you are…
2019-11-12
Soldiers Are Training In Virtual Environments Generated From Real Cities
The U.S. Army can now train soldiers to fight in specific, challenging settings with the touch of a…
2018-08-22
Why War Evolved To Be A Man’s Game – And Why That’s Only Now Changing
One pattern characterises every war that’s ever been fought. Frontline fighting in warfare is primarily and often almost…
2018-08-17
Who Are The World’s Biggest Military Spenders?
US, China and Saudi Arabia top list of military spending. Research institute says world military expenditure in 2017…
2018-05-02
A Brief History Of The Wristwatch
The military origins of wearable tech, a century before the Apple Watch. On July 9, 1916, The New York…
2018-03-24
Why Does The US Have 800 Military Bases Around The World?
The US has roughly 800 military bases around the globe: from massive military compounds to small airstrips in…
2018-02-05
London : The Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum has been a poignant and moving memorial to Great Britain’s involvement in modern conflict…
2015-04-29