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AEI would print money for the Pentagon if it could
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
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Jan 10, 2025

AEI would print money for the Pentagon if it could

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A new commentary from the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft critiques the American Enterprise Institute's call for substantial increases to Pentagon spending, arguing it ignores the detrimental outcomes of past military interventions. The report asserts that a military-first strategy has consistently failed to achieve its objectives and has created further instability.

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U.S. Military & Defense
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Should America have trillionaires?
Brookings
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Jan 18, 2024

Should America have trillionaires?

Summary
  • Brookings expert Darrell M. West highlights the growing income inequality in the U.S., where the top 10% of income earners now receive 48% of the country's total income.
  • "Left unchecked, extraordinary money can lead to preferential economic treatment, advantageous political access, and unfair policy benefits."
Leans Left
Commentary
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Culture & Society
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Democracy v. the Constitution in the Trump Case
American Enterprise Institute
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Jan 18, 2024

Democracy v. the Constitution in the Trump Case

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  • AEI scholar Peter J. Wallison writes that the Trump case highlights the delicate balance between democracy and constitutional safeguards in the United States.
  • The decision of the Supreme Court in this case could have significant implications for the interpretation of constitutional democracy, as well as the importance of public awareness and understanding of constitutional issues in democratic societies.
Conservative
Blog
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2024 U.S. Elections
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The Painful Lesson: Defense Is Not Enough
Hudson Institute
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Jan 17, 2024

The Painful Lesson: Defense Is Not Enough

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  • Hudson scholar John P. Walters writes that the October 7 attacks in Israel by Hamas showcases the need for a more proactive approach to deterrence beyond passive defense strategies.
  • Walters criticizes U.S. policy towards Israel, suggesting it has encouraged a passive defense approach and hindered proactive deterrence.
Conservative
Report
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War in Israel-Gaza
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