National Security and Defense

Two F-35B combat aircraft from the United States Marine Corp depart after re-fueling from an RAF Voyager aircraft over the North Sea on October 08, 2020 in flight, above Scotland.
Christopher Hitchens poses during a portrait session on May 22, 2010 in Australia. (John Donegan/Getty Images)
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Christopher Hitchens poses during a portrait session on May 22, 2010 in Australia. (John Donegan/Getty Images)
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Lee Smith
Former Senior Fellow
Lee Smith
4 Min Read
DigitalGlobe overview imagery from 09 January 2016 of Woody Island, also known as Yongxing Island and Phu Lam Island, the largest of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. (DigitalGlobe via Getty Images)
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DigitalGlobe overview imagery from 09 January 2016 of Woody Island, also known as Yongxing Island and Phu Lam Island, the largest of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. (DigitalGlobe via Getty Images)
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Arthur Herman
Former Senior Fellow
Arthur Herman
3 Min Read
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