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The Latest Moves to Disarm the United States

The Latest Moves to Disarm the United States
Two armed U.S.-made F-16V fighters fly over an air force base in Chiayi, Taiwan, on Jan. 5, 2022. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images
Stu Cvrk
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“Si vis pacem, para bellum” is a Latin adage that’s at least 1,500 years old, which translates to “If you want peace, prepare for war.” This truism has guided many political and military leaders for centuries and is the motto of numerous military units.
Stu Cvrk
Stu Cvrk
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Stu Cvrk retired as a captain after serving 30 years in the U.S. Navy in a variety of active and reserve capacities, with considerable operational experience in the Middle East and the Western Pacific. Through education and experience as an oceanographer and systems analyst, Cvrk is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he received a classical liberal education that serves as the key foundation for his political commentary.
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