James Di Pane is a policy analyst focusing on defense policy in the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation.
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The Army issued an order in June establishing an Army Futures Command, and last month it selected Austin, Texas, as the location for its headquarters. Establishment… Read More
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With the Coast Guard celebrating its 103rd birthday on Saturday, Aug. 4, now is a perfect time to honor one of the most versatile armed… Read More
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Frank Carlucci III, who served under every president from Richard Nixon to Ronald Reagan, died June 3 at his home in McLean, Virginia. He was… Read More
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June 6 marks the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy, Operation Overlord, D-Day. As new generations begin to emerge and the honorable men and… Read More
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The Pentagon drew sharp but unwarranted criticism earlier this month following its decision to indefinitely delay compliance with a ban on certain kinds of legacy… Read More
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Sweden, a country with a close defense relationship with the U.S. and NATO, hosted its largest military exercise in 23 years this September as a… Read More
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While much of the focus for U.S. naval diplomacy remains centered on the Asia-Pacific, Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean region is a growing concern,… Read More
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Last week on April 5, a mob of Hindu vigilantes beat a man to death for transporting cattle in northern India. Cows are sacred in… Read More
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In a sad development, the government of India is clamping down on religious liberty, and impoverished children stand to lose the most. Compassion International, a… Read More
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A key American partner, India, is set to conduct another missile test that will have a wide range of consequences on regional dynamics for years… Read More
