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'Clowns out, Cowboys in' The meaning behind Pete Hegseth's latest announcement
The latest 'State of the Force' was another firey speech from US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth signposting an American focus on autonomous warfare, 'Fortress America', faith and the promotion of a warrior culture. Retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Air Force Rachel VanLandingham, now professor of law at Southwestern Law School looks at the broader agenda. European intelligence officials are warning Russia is stepping up its attacks across NATO territory. Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, explains how Moscow is testing resolve. The tale of…
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