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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

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US would face a 4-way axis in confrontation with China

Even those who wish to focus solely on a possible conflict with China should recognize that Beijing has allies who almost certainly would come to its...

13.12.2024 8

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

The Syrian civil war is back, and it could destabilize the entire region

A new migration of refugees is the last thing Syria’s neighbors need.

06.12.2024 8

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

The Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is a small step in a crisis that is far from over

There is little prospect that the Gaza conflict will end any time soon.

29.11.2024 10

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Biden finally shows backbone in the face of Putin’s threats

After nearly two months of internal soul-searching that resulted in what can only be termed unnecessary delay, President Joe Biden finally agreed to...

22.11.2024 6

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

Pete Hegseth wants to shake up the Pentagon? Good luck!

Should Hegseth win Senate confirmation, he will discover when he takes office that changing the Pentagon’s behavioral and cultural patterns is...

15.11.2024 10

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

Biden needs to Trump-proof US support for NATO, Ukraine

Given that Trump may well pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate an agreement with Putin, it is incumbent on the Biden...

07.11.2024 8

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

The dispute over Diego Garcia sent a strong message to Iran

The new agreement between Britain and Mauritius brought an end to their decades-long dispute regarding sovereignty over the archipelago.

01.11.2024 9

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North Korean troops in Ukraine show the war’s global stakes

Despite Russia and North Korea’s denials, it is imperative that Washington and London encourage South Korea to ship arms to Ukraine as soon as...

25.10.2024 20

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

How the Navy can solve its submarine shortage

The Navy must supplement its force with non-nuclear alternatives.

18.10.2024 20

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

Would an Israeli attack on Iran’s Kharg Island spark an oil crisis? Maybe not.

The Biden administration appears to be wringing its hands over the potential for oil price increases, which it fears could affect the outcome of the...

11.10.2024 10

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

The Ships for America Act would be good for the Navy as well

It is hardly a secret that the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding program is in the doldrums.

04.10.2024 4

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

Stark lessons from the failure of the Gaza pier

It is clear that someone at the administration’s most senior levels should have personally transmitted to Biden the compelling reservations about...

27.09.2024 10

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Lessons from Israel's pager attack

Even as the Lebanese-Israeli crisis intensifies, there appears to be no end to the political machinations in Jerusalem.

20.09.2024 9

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

The debate failed on foreign policy

Neither candidate offered any specifics about what foreign and national security policies the U.S. would adopt and implement if he or she takes office...

12.09.2024 40

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How Netanyahu can agree to a cease-fire and still stay in power

For the next six weeks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be Israel’s virtual dictator, with no legislative constraints.

06.09.2024 8

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Is Belarus preparing to invade Ukraine?

Even as Ukrainian forces dig in to defend the roughly 400 square miles of Russian territory they have seized in the Kursk offensive, Kyiv finds itself...

30.08.2024 10

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Why hasn’t Iran attacked Israel to avenge Hamas's leader?

Despite its threats, Tehran has yet to act.

23.08.2024 10

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How Ukraine’s surprise offensive into Russia has changed the war

The longer Ukraine holds on to the Kursk region, the more likely that Putin will see no alternative but to negotiate with Kyiv.

16.08.2024 7

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America’s neo-imperial rivals: China, Russia and Iran

Three of America’s leading adversaries not only are ancient empires themselves, but continue to be imperial states that suppress subject peoples who...

09.08.2024 8

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

Fix military recruiting deficits through compulsory national service

Compulsory national service for two years offers a far better alternative to a draft.

07.08.2024 7

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Bringing Japan and South Korea together as U.S. security partners

The agreement represents yet another major step in realizing Washington’s long-standing goal to secure a closer security relationship between...

02.08.2024 4

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Should the under secretariats for research and sustainment be merged yet again 

Congress created two new under secretariats to oversee the development of technology strategy and the acquisition process, but the Defense Innovation...

26.07.2024 3

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What if Ukraine retakes Crimea?

The F-16 will play a critical role in defending Ukrainian air space.

19.07.2024 20

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Thanks to Putin, the U.S. will again place long-range missiles in Germany

Putin’s war has unified NATO in a manner not seen since the height of the Cold War.

12.07.2024 10

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Keir Starmer and Labour’s massive victory

Labour’s supermajority reflects a major turnaround from the 2019 election.

05.07.2024 7

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Why Israel’s Supreme Court ruling matters to America

The ruling ending government subsidies for Haredi students and their schools affects American taxpayers.

28.06.2024 6

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Expose more bright young officers to the 'Valley of Death'

The Pentagon's acquisition system is still hobbled by bureaucratic inertia.

21.06.2024 8

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Defending against Houthi missiles at lower cost

Not only have the Israelis defeated all incoming Houthi missiles and drones, but they have done so with less costly systems than those aboard American...

14.06.2024 10

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The lesson of helping to save the Hurricane Hunters

As a result of climate change, major storms are expected to become even more frequent, and the pressure on the ancient aircraft and the people that...

07.06.2024 8

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NATO allies are defying Putin’s nuclear threats — so should Washington

America has always prided itself on its leadership of NATO. This time, however, it is the NATO allies who are demonstrating leadership in support of...

31.05.2024 20

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The walls are closing in on Bibi

Many observers, myself included, have for some time called for Netanyahu’s departure from government. It is clear that he will not voluntarily...

24.05.2024 20

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Britain will face defense challenges no matter who wins its upcoming election

Regardless of which party forms the next British government, it will find that actually restoring the country’s defense posture will take more...

17.05.2024 10

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America must counter Moscow’s ongoing advances in Africa

There is no denying that Africa is simply not high on Washington’s list of priorities.

10.05.2024 30

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Campus riots undermine the Palestinian cause, but Netanyahu’s allies undermine Israel’s

Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing cabinet allies are certain to benefit most from any shift in public opinion away from support of Gaza’s...

03.05.2024 30

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Granting waivers on Iranian oil only emboldens the ayatollahs

The only way to reach any agreement with Tehran to constrain the activities of its clients is by exerting pressure on Iran itself.

26.04.2024 10

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Why Jordan came to Israel’s rescue

On its face, Jordan’s high-risk decision to support Israel in repelling the hundreds of aerial vehicles that Iran fired at the Jewish State appears...

19.04.2024 10

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Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor

The plight of NATO’s navies

Years of underspending on defense generally and on naval forces in particular have left many NATO navies short of both personnel and funding for...

12.04.2024 10

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The Biden-Kishida summit should set the stage for a unified U.S.-Japanese military command

Given likely future pressures on Japan’s defense budget, there is much to be said for increasing the synergies that could be realized from...

05.04.2024 6

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Is Netanyahu’s coalition on the verge of collapse?

His ultra-Orthodox Haredi partners in the governing coalition are demanding an extension of the military service exemption for young men pursuing...

29.03.2024 20

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Putin, in the footsteps of Potemkin, is trying to recreate the Russian Empire

It is only Ukrainian resilience and true fighting grit that has stood in the way of Putin’s efforts to dominate the lands between his country and...

22.03.2024 3

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There’s no predicting what the next defense budget will look like

The budget is declining in real terms. The only question is the magnitude of that decline.

15.03.2024 20

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A major step in reforming the Pentagon’s outdated budget system

The report offers a total of 28 recommendations, many of which focus on the need for more frequent and in-depth analysis that, will enable DOD both...

08.03.2024 30

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Turkey and Hungary have much to fear from Putin’s predations

Despite their personal relationships with Vladimir Putin, both Erdogan and Orbán may have decided to hedge their bets on Russia.

01.03.2024 6

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Biden speaks to governors after announcing new Russia sanctions: Watch live

President Biden will address the National Governors Association (NGA) in a reception Friday at the White House as the state leaders hold their winter...

23.02.2024 3

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Wanted: More Navy ships

The shipbuilding budget must increase significantly in 2025, or else the Navy may find itself forced to relinquish at least one of the missions deemed...

23.02.2024 10

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Biotechnology should be high on the agenda at the Munich Security Conference

Biotechnology’s applications have the potential to alter geopolitical dynamics significantly. China has understood this reality for some time.

16.02.2024 5

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Unless Biden exerts real pressure on Israel, Saudi Arabia will not normalize relations

Riyadh has no intention of letting Washington take it for granted.

09.02.2024 6

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America cannot leave the Middle East, however much it wants to

Even were the Gaza war to end today, the threat that Iran and its proxies pose to the United States and its friends in the Gulf would not disappear.

02.02.2024 10

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To save Ukraine, Democrats must compromise on immigration

Any hope for its passage will clearly require concessions to the Republicans — especially those in the House— on border control that would enable...

26.01.2024 20

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Billionaire Haley donor waiting for New Hampshire results to give 'major gift'

One of GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s largest financial backers said he will wait for the results of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary to...

18.01.2024 20

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