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Amid Iran tensions, Democratic hopefuls joust over military plans

The seventh Democratic debate featured arguably the most national security debate of the campaign cycle thus far.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

3 years ago

National security has barely made the debate stage. Here comes the Iran crisis.

The U.S.-Iran crisis has thrust foreign policy and national security—rarely decisive factors in elections—into the spotlight and, likely, onto the Democratic debate stage.

3 years ago

Trump’s troop withdrawal from Syria draws criticism at latest Democratic debate

Presidential hopefuls called the sudden military move a betrayal of U.S. values and security.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Democratic debate offers first look at candidates’ Afghanistan, national security plans

The crowded field of presidential hopefuls largely backed withdrawal from the nearly 18-year-old conflict and blasted the president for erratic foreign policy.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Bombs bursting everywhere: PODCAST

Defense Nerds podcast for July 1, 2019: Senate NDAA, Iran tensions, Democratic primary debate #1, July 4th controversies.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

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