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The United States is in an era of historic political polarization, and few issues have proved more divisive than gun control. But despite the discord, or perhaps because of it, America’s gun...
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After months of deliberations, the U.S. decided earlier this year to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, to help it combat Russia’s invasion. The 70-ton tank was first deployed by the U.S. during the...
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While early in his tenure President Joe Biden pledged that his approach to selling arms around the world would differ from that of his predecessor, recent data reveals a continuity between the two...
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Tensions around the globe have been escalating over the past few years, with the ongoing Russia’s war in Ukraine and China’s actions in the South China Sea, claims regarding Taiwan, and its...
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America’s firearm industry is a multi-billion dollar behemoth. According to the advocacy group The Firearm Industry Trade Association, sporting arms, ammunition, and supporting industries employ...
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been going on for well over a year, but its advance has been stalled. Some analysts are speculating that President Vladimir Putin may soon take to the skies to...
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Gun control is one of the most divisive political issues in the United States. And in recent years, partisan gridlock on Capitol Hill has precluded any meaningful reform. In the absence of federal...
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Most historians agree that there was no time on earth when the tank was more important for the outcome of combat than in World War II. But of course tanks were around before that time and continue to...
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To determine what a nuclear war would do to the world, 24/7 Wall St. pulled information from the book “Nuclear Choices for the Twenty-First Century: A Citizen’s Guide” written by Richard...
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Denmark recently announced plans to undertake compulsory military conscription for women, aiming to boost the size of its armed forces after a NATO report criticized the country’s investment in...
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A recent report estimated that Americans bought close to 60 million guns during the pandemic. In the three years beginning in 2020, at least 30 million gun-related background checks were conducted in...
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Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu recently announced plans to increase the country’s defense spending by 50% in 2023. Even before the war began in February...
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Many Americans who choose to enlist in the U.S. armed forces do so for patriotic reasons. But the military is also a good opportunity for many young adults to learn marketable technical skills,...
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Over the past few years, China has been rallying its military might in the Pacific, possibly with the intent of taking back Taiwan. By building up its navy and air force, the People’s Liberation...
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The United States military has at least 750 bases in 80 countries around the world. The largest proportion of these, of course, are in the 50 states. After this, the biggest share of American...
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