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![The Putin-Trump relationship: Nothing more than smoke and mirrors [Editorial]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AP17188522224335.jpg.jpg?w=300)
The Putin-Trump relationship: Nothing more than smoke and mirrors [Editorial]
In an Aug. 3 tweet, President Donald Trump had this to say: “Our relations with Russia are at a historic low, and very dangerous.” But is it? Or is it actually no different than it’s ever been, except that the current administration implied for a brief period of time we might see the relationship repaired?
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Gulf Arms Spending May Trump Oil Price Drop
Should US defense firms worry about arms exports to the Gulf as oil prices plunge?
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![Why, President Trump, you need the media [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/trump-press.jpg.jpg?w=300)
Why, President Trump, you need the media [Commentary]
When there’s a clear effort to not cooperate with the media, it’s difficult to do our jobs. And I suppose that’s the point. But what I’d offer to the president is that closing the door on the press makes it awfully difficult to do your job as well.
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Syria: Picking Up the Pieces
Two airstrikes seem to have shattered the prospects for a cessation of hostilities and joint American-Russian targeting of armed extremists.
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The Case for Integrated Civilian, Military ISR/C4ISR Strategies
ISR plays a pivotal role in strengthening border security, which in its wider context is crucial in combating threats of smuggling, terrorist financing and pressures on national sovereignty.
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Editorial: The Last Bastion of Excess
The mindset in the Defense Department of saving money and making do with the proverbial “80-percent” solution has yet to permeate the ranks of military musicians, but it’s high time that it does.
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Advancing US Security Through Foreign Military Sales
Recently, some have claimed that FMS is a broken system. We respectfully disagree.
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A Partnership Between Russia and the West? Here’s Why It’s Not Happening
A union forged against a common threat, reminiscent of Joseph Stalin and Franklin Roosevelt during World War II, would be a political quagmire.
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Book Review: A Cautionary Tale of the Israel Defense Forces
For students of warfare, Mideast enthusiasts or anyone inspired by stories of redemption after a fall from grace, a new English version of a book by retired Israeli Brig. Gen.
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Great Expectations
It will fall on Pentagon leadership, including the new DIUx offices, to be the gatekeeper for legitimate scientific investments, lest precious defense resources are spent on the wrong things.
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The Putin-Trump relationship: Nothing more than smoke and mirrors [Editorial]
In an Aug. 3 tweet, President Donald Trump had this to say: “Our relations with Russia are at a historic low, and very dangerous.” But is it? Or is it actually no different than it’s ever been, except that the current administration implied for a brief period of time we might see the relationship repaired?
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Gulf Arms Spending May Trump Oil Price Drop
Should US defense firms worry about arms exports to the Gulf as oil prices plunge?
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Why, President Trump, you need the media [Commentary]
When there’s a clear effort to not cooperate with the media, it’s difficult to do our jobs. And I suppose that’s the point. But what I’d offer to the president is that closing the door on the press makes it awfully difficult to do your job as well.
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Syria: Picking Up the Pieces
Two airstrikes seem to have shattered the prospects for a cessation of hostilities and joint American-Russian targeting of armed extremists.
-
The Case for Integrated Civilian, Military ISR/C4ISR Strategies
ISR plays a pivotal role in strengthening border security, which in its wider context is crucial in combating threats of smuggling, terrorist financing and pressures on national sovereignty.
-
Editorial: The Last Bastion of Excess
The mindset in the Defense Department of saving money and making do with the proverbial “80-percent” solution has yet to permeate the ranks of military musicians, but it’s high time that it does.
-
Advancing US Security Through Foreign Military Sales
Recently, some have claimed that FMS is a broken system. We respectfully disagree.
-
A Partnership Between Russia and the West? Here’s Why It’s Not Happening
A union forged against a common threat, reminiscent of Joseph Stalin and Franklin Roosevelt during World War II, would be a political quagmire.
-
Book Review: A Cautionary Tale of the Israel Defense Forces
For students of warfare, Mideast enthusiasts or anyone inspired by stories of redemption after a fall from grace, a new English version of a book by retired Israeli Brig. Gen.
-
Great Expectations
It will fall on Pentagon leadership, including the new DIUx offices, to be the gatekeeper for legitimate scientific investments, lest precious defense resources are spent on the wrong things.
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![The Putin-Trump relationship: Nothing more than smoke and mirrors [Editorial]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AP17188522224335.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
The Putin-Trump relationship: Nothing more than smoke and mirrors [Editorial]
In an Aug. 3 tweet, President Donald Trump had this to say: “Our relations with Russia are at a historic low, and very dangerous.” But is it? Or is it actually no different than it’s ever been, except that the current administration implied for a brief period of time we might see the relationship repaired?
-
Gulf Arms Spending May Trump Oil Price Drop
Should US defense firms worry about arms exports to the Gulf as oil prices plunge?
-
![Why, President Trump, you need the media [Commentary]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/trump-press.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Why, President Trump, you need the media [Commentary]
When there’s a clear effort to not cooperate with the media, it’s difficult to do our jobs. And I suppose that’s the point. But what I’d offer to the president is that closing the door on the press makes it awfully difficult to do your job as well.
-
Syria: Picking Up the Pieces
Two airstrikes seem to have shattered the prospects for a cessation of hostilities and joint American-Russian targeting of armed extremists.
-
The Case for Integrated Civilian, Military ISR/C4ISR Strategies
ISR plays a pivotal role in strengthening border security, which in its wider context is crucial in combating threats of smuggling, terrorist financing and pressures on national sovereignty.
-
Editorial: The Last Bastion of Excess
The mindset in the Defense Department of saving money and making do with the proverbial “80-percent” solution has yet to permeate the ranks of military musicians, but it’s high time that it does.
-
Advancing US Security Through Foreign Military Sales
Recently, some have claimed that FMS is a broken system. We respectfully disagree.
-
A Partnership Between Russia and the West? Here’s Why It’s Not Happening
A union forged against a common threat, reminiscent of Joseph Stalin and Franklin Roosevelt during World War II, would be a political quagmire.
-
Book Review: A Cautionary Tale of the Israel Defense Forces
For students of warfare, Mideast enthusiasts or anyone inspired by stories of redemption after a fall from grace, a new English version of a book by retired Israeli Brig. Gen.
-
Great Expectations
It will fall on Pentagon leadership, including the new DIUx offices, to be the gatekeeper for legitimate scientific investments, lest precious defense resources are spent on the wrong things.
