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Why Did the US Send Troops to Afghanistan: An Evergreen Explainer

The United States sent troops to Afghanistan in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, with the primary aim of disrupting the al-Qaeda network and removing the T...

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What to Know About the Russian Arms Dealer Landscape

The phrase Russian arm dealer commonly refers to state-backed enterprises and quasi‑private entities that broker and export weapons and related technology from Russia. This ar...

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Why NATO Is Not Sending Troops to Ukraine

NATO has not sent troops to Ukraine because member states overwhelmingly favor indirect support—diplomatic, financial, and military—over direct combat involvement. Collectiv...

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