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Federalism & Governance


Unit Cohesion or Civil Rights? Reconsidering Extremism in the Ranks as a National Security Threat
This op-ed argues that extremism and insider threats—ranging from January 6 sympathizers to figures like Eddie Gallagher and Jack Teixeira—pose a serious risk to military readiness, unit cohesion, and public trust. It calls for a renewed approach to military discipline that balances civil liberties with the need for ethical leadership and institutional accountability.

Security and Democracy Forum
7 days ago5 min read


Beyond the False Choice: A New Framework for Democracy and Security
For too long, American policy debates have been trapped by a fundamental misconception: that we must choose between freedom and safety,...

Security and Democracy Forum
Sep 29, 20252 min read


When Justice Becomes a Weapon: Lessons from Afghanistan and Milwaukee
"From Afghan Villages to American Courtrooms, False Accusations Threaten Justice" When I served as an infantry officer in Afghanistan, I...

Security and Democracy Forum
Sep 22, 20254 min read


The Military-Civil Divide Is a National Security Risk
Only a fraction of Americans serve in the military, and fewer still know someone who does. Most service members are drawn from a small...

Security and Democracy Forum
Sep 8, 20252 min read


One Step Away from Martial Law
There are moments when a city feels less like itself. Sirens crowd the air. Curfews narrow ordinary life. Armed uniforms become the most...

Security and Democracy Forum
Aug 13, 20254 min read


The Strategic Power of Restraint: How Democratic Values Win Wars
Consider a scenario that plays out daily in modern conflicts: A soldier has clear authorization to engage hostile forces but chooses...

Security and Democracy Forum
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Signing Away Safety: What the Declaration of Independence Teaches Us About Courage
On July 4, 1776, a group of men sat in a sweltering room in Philadelphia and did something extraordinary. They committed treason.

Graham Markiewicz
Jul 4, 20252 min read


From Teapot Dome to Tarmac Deals: Foreign Gifts, Presidential Power, and the Return of Corruption Concerns
When news broke that the United States had accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar to serve as the next Air Force One for President...
Staff Writer
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Federalizing the National Guard in California: A Posse Comitatus Concern
Recent reports that the National Guard has been federalized in California to support immigration enforcement raise serious legal and...

Security and Democracy Forum
Jun 24, 20253 min read
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