From The Editorial Board: America Must Prepare for the Future of War
The nature of war has drastically changed. The editorial board argues that the U.S. must reform its military.
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Opinion | America Must Prepare for the Future of War

The nature of war has drastically changed. The editorial board argues that the U.S. must reform its military.

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