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The Hidden Cost of Drone Combat: Soldiers’ Mental Health
While policymakers may argue that military drone combat presents no risk to American forces, the battle scars for drone operators are more psychological than physical. We should support the mental health of those soldiers we task with operating drones.
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Why the US Should Ratify UNCLOS: A View from the South and East China Seas
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Five Maritime Security Developments That Will Resonate For A Generation
Captain Brian Wilson discusses treaty developments, trends, successes and challenges in maritime security.
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The Lost Dimension: Food Security and the South China Sea Disputes
Food security was a key driver behind the development of the current framework governing the law of the sea. This matters for why–and how–the Chinese are contesting claims in the South China Sea.
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Drones in the U.S. National Airspace System: A Safety and Security Assessment
3 areas continue to hold our national security at risk and plague drone integration efforts: (1) inadequate safety systems, (2) inadequate statutes, and (3) incomplete threat analyses. The authors discuss each area in detail along with proposed solutions. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia
Expert Interviews for Drones in the U.S. National Airspace System: A Safety and Security Assessment
I. Introduction In 2012, the U.S. Congress passed the FAA Revitalization and Reform Act which among other provisions called for the integration of drones into the U.S. national airspace. While the statutory provision was an attempt to meet the needs of an emerging...
Meaningful Transparency: The Missing Numbers the NSA and FISC Should Reveal
Many Americans are skeptical or distrustful of U.S. Government intelligence collection methods. Increasing transparency by presenting additional data in an accessible way could help.
Problematic Alternatives: MLAT Reform for the Digital Age
Data travels across the globe instantly, but the current system for sharing information across jurisdictions is inadequate. Here’s why we need reform, and what that reform should look like. By Jonah Force Hill.
Restricted Reporting on California Military Installations: The Unnecessary and Unwise State Law Exception
The military’s restricted reporting policy for sexual assaults–permitting members of the armed services to seek help without initiating a formal investigation–has helped victims and investigators alike. But state law exceptions, like California’s, counteract some of these gains. Here’s why, and how, the exception should be overturned.
The Best Way to Honor Veterans: Decide Carefully About the Next War
Tony Carr* As Congress returns for a lame-duck session that promises to be equal parts theatrical and unproductive, President Obama is making a promise of his own: to pursue a new Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) legitimizing action against ISIS....