Commentary
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Jul- 2026 -29 July
Here’s What’s Wrong With the Term ‘Dual-Use’
"Dual-use" is a misleading term because it implies a clean split between civilian and military life that doesn't actually exist, and clinging to that split is dangerous for Europe right now.
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15 July
What NATO’s Shared Values Look Like From a Turkish Prison Cell
As NATO leaders met in Ankara this month, a jailed Turkish pilot argues the alliance overlooked an opportunity to hold an ally accountable.
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8 July
How South Korea Can Help Rebuild US Naval Power
South Korea can't build the US Navy, but it can help fix the industrial base behind it.
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7 July
A Court Ruling Meant to Protect Veterans Could End Up Hurting Them
A court ruling limiting non-accredited assistance in VA disability claims could leave veterans with fewer resources and more claim denials.
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3 July
We Have Been Watching Ukraine for Four Years. Are We Learning Anything?
Europe has a battle-tested model for modern defense innovation in Ukraine but is failing to learn from it.
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Jun- 2026 -30 June
When the Machine Decides and the Human Signs
Operation Epic Fury exposed the limits of human oversight in AI-enabled targeting, raising questions about governance at machine speed.
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26 June
Ukraine Will Demobilize an Army of Drone Operators. Then What?
A Ukraine ceasefire won't end the drone war; it will release the largest pool of trained operators in history into a market that's already paying.
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25 June
The Balloon Threat at Sea: How Cheap Airborne Decoys Could Upend Maritime Shipping
Balloons are a potent maritime threat not because they can sink ships, but because the ambiguity they create is enough to paralyze shipping through economic and psychological pressure alone.
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24 June
European Defense Sovereignty Has Three Layers — And We’re Only Fixing One
European defense sovereignty requires not just European components, but distributed manufacturing and the ability to operate without GPS or communications infrastructure that an adversary can jam or deny.
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17 June
Russia’s Bombardments Reveal a Military Running on Empty
Russia's most intense strikes are signs of industrial depletion and political theater, not military strength. The West should exploit that window rather than fear it.
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