From Rolling Stone, Star Wars began as a Reagan-era fantasy. Under Bush, it is now the most expensive weapons system in the history of man. It has never been successfully tested. It will never be finished. And it is completely unnecessary. Beyond the Bomb. An article on the Pentagon plans for a new Hundred Years' War. From Discover, an article on the most important future military technologies: Super lasers, binoculars that read minds, manipulating the "human terrain". From Slate, the Jihadsons: An article on technology lessons from the Iraq war. The Phraselator II: A high-tech military device is helping to preserve the tribal languages of American Indians. Ph.D.'s in uniform: Does modern war require better-educated leaders? Medals of honor, wars of no honor: Americans no longer have any idea what to do with soldiers who perform above and beyond the call of duty. The introduction to Neorealism, States, and the Modern Mass Army by Joao Resende-Santos.
