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We must have a strong military to secure vital national interests. But an overemphasis on military force hurts our security and strength. A wiser foreign policy is needed to address 21st century threats.

 A black-and-white image of Uncle Sam Overcommitment to NATO turned Uncle Sam into Uncle Sucker

Foreign policy restraint, and limiting the burden of NATO, is what will strengthen the US.

 Two images side by side of a man working with a service dog. The back of his shirt says "the voice of veterans for freedom and prosperity." How Buddy the service dog is helping vets with PTSD

When Ian Robinson re-entered civilian life, service animals gave him purpose.

 Destroyed buildings in Ukraine What are the right questions to be asking about U.S.-Ukraine relations right now?

The Ukraine War is at an impasse. Here’s what you need to know.

 Images of a mushroom cloud and warhead in space interspersed with shots of the U.S. and Chinese flags. A new cold war with China wouldn’t be like the last one. It could be worse.

Decades of political and diplomatic developments have unfolded since the 1990s, and much is different now.

 Army veteran Chris Enget holding a photo The war in Afghanistan ended two years ago. Here’s one veteran’s reflections.

Army veteran Chris Enget has faced a lifetime of struggles and barriers. But his optimism and journey to heal himself and others are what define him.

 An incarcerated man reading a book How should the United States be understanding the present-day conflict in Sudan?

A Q&A with Elizabeth Shackelford, senior fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy at the Chicago Council of Global Affairs.

 A photo of a woman wearing a blue shirt that has the Concerned Veterans for America logo on it One veteran’s fight to reform mental health services at the VA

A combat veteran and former VA social worker has seen health care problems firsthand. She now pushes for solutions.

 Outschool logo What’s next in the Ukraine conflict? A conversation with Daniel L. Davis  A split image showing someone in a military uniform on the left with their hand over their heart and on the right a person in a regular shirt placing a button in the same place When problems with the VA health care system left one veteran out in the cold, he decided to do something about it

George Rice and Concerned Veterans for America know that veteran “exceptionalism over victimization” is a major part of removing the barriers to health care for veterans.

 The U.S. and China are squaring off on the global stage. We are on the verge of a devastating conflict with China. Here’s how to avoid it.

Current U.S. relations with China are at a crucial inflection point. Here’s what the Quincy Institute wants you to know.

 A soldier posted near a helicopter in Iraq The Iraq war, U.S. national security, and the Middle East

A conversation with Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute.

 A split image showing a battlefield in black and white on the left and An Iraq War veteran on how his perspective has changed over two decades

Iraq veteran John Byrnes felt one way about war 20 years ago, but his position has evolved. Today, he uses his influence to help others see what we lose when we stay in quagmire.
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