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In his most recent book, The American Edge, Seth G. Jones examines the defense industrial bases of the great powers over the last century.The book explains how the industrial bases of the great powers ...

The United States maintains an extensive military footprint in the Middle East, including a number of naval assets and permanent U.S. bases. Washington’s presence has allowed it to respond to ...