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Defense And Security Archive

Archives for July 2015

Defense & Security
The Iran nuclear deal, explained in fewer than 500 wordsThe Iran nuclear deal, explained in fewer than 500 words
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Defense & Security

A very simple explanation of the nuclear deal and why it matters.

By Max Fisher
Defense & Security
Conservatives have opposed every diplomatic breakthrough for decadesConservatives have opposed every diplomatic breakthrough for decades
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Defense & Security

From FDR to Nixon to Obama to even Reagan, every deal is denounced as appeasement.

By Matthew Yglesias
Defense & Security
Watch: Full video of Obama’s speech on the Iran nuclear dealWatch: Full video of Obama’s speech on the Iran nuclear deal
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Defense & Security

The president said that “this deal is not built on trust; it is built on verification.”

By Amanda Taub
Defense & Security
The Iran deal began with George W. BushThe Iran deal began with George W. Bush
Defense & Security

It’s true.

By Zack Beauchamp
Defense & Security
Here’s the full text of the Iran nuclear dealHere’s the full text of the Iran nuclear deal
Defense & Security

For a highly technical document, the text is surprisingly readable.

By Max Fisher
Defense & Security
Iran nuclear deal: Historic accord reachedIran nuclear deal: Historic accord reached
Defense & Security

We have a deal.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Pentagon to repeal military’s ban on transgender troopsPentagon to repeal military’s ban on transgender troops
Politics

The ban is based on outdated medical regulations.

By German Lopez