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There Is No Substitute for Combat Experience—the U.S. Has It, China Doesn’t
While China’s military buildup demands a forceful Western response, its lack of combat experience and tendency toward paranoid purges make it less threatening than it appears
Alison HolcombFebruary 3, 2026
Do Americans Still See Themselves as the ‘Good Guys’?
As the global threat environment worsens, it is crucial that Americans believe that the founding ideals of their nation are still worth fighting for
Alison HolcombSeptember 4, 2025
Leaving Home to Fight for Peace
The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.
Alison HolcombMarch 27, 2024
