"Historically, diverse and inclusive armies outperform their more exclusionary rivals in battlefield," says Prof. Jason Lyall in an article in The Hill about retired military officers who are urging the Supreme Court to uphold affirmative action in higher education. Read the full article HERE!
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The James Wright Chair in Transnational Studies writes in "Foreign Affairs" about flawed methods of measuring military capabilities. "The ways in which social divisions and identities shape battlefield performance cannot be ignored," Lyall says. Read the full article HERE!
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"The possibility of an independent South Korean nuclear arsenal is not a popular direction within circles in Washington," Professor Press tells "The Chosun Ilbo" newspaper about the idea that South Korea may develop its own nuclear weapons to counter North Korea. Read the full article HERE!
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The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Steve Dettelbach '88, a Dartmouth Alum and a former top federal prosecutor, to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, boosting the agency as the country struggles with rising gun violence. Dettelbach was confirmed by a 48-to-46 vote that split mostly along party lines; Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) voted with Democrats. The vote marks the first time the Senate has confirmed an ATF leader since 2013.
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Prof Jennifer Lind weighs in on the legacy of Japan's former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe and asks if his vision for Japan will ever be achieved.
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