Kyle Mizokami
Kyle Mizokami is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Daily Beast, TheAtlantic.com, The Diplomat, and The National Interest. He lives in San Francisco.
Latest articles by Kyle Mizokami
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Why China is about to lash out in the South China Sea
opinion Look out! An international legal ruling could enrage Beijing.
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How a Russia vs. NATO war would really go down
The Explainer Russia could 'steamroll' NATO in the Baltic? Not so fast.
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This is the real reason China is deploying nuclear missile subs
The Explainer China's excuse for sending submarines to the South China Sea is a flimsy one. In reality, it has planned this move for decades.
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Why Obama needs to call Kim Jong Un
feature Ignoring North Korea is simply not working. Maybe it's time to talk to the Dear Leader.
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Why Russia has NATO on the ropes
The Explainer A new poll shows that majorities in critical member states would no longer fight for one another. This is a big problem.
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The future of America's aircraft carriers? Floating drone factories.
The Explainer Aircraft carriers aren't obsolete. They're just in need of a 21st-century upgrade.
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How Russia is fortifying the Arctic
The Explainer Siege warfare gets a 21st-century upgrade
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Why China and America are barrelling towards war
opinion In the South China Sea, the People's Republic is playing with fire
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America's military is getting deadly serious about China, Russia, and North Korea
The Explainer Everything you need to know about the Pentagon's new Third Offset Strategy
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China has taken a dark turn
The Explainer Confronted with an economic crisis, the Chinese government is cracking down — hard
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Why North Korea is betting big on nuclear weapons
The Explainer Why not guarantee your own safety while befuddling your enemies?
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Russia's military: Don't believe the hype
feature Putin's forces are far less effective they appear
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Why nuclear Armageddon is a very real danger
feature The Cold War might be over, but nuclear brinkmanship is still going strong
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Just how badly could China hurt America in battle?
The Explainer Answer: Not nearly as much as you might think
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America can still destroy the world
The Explainer The decline of U.S. military power has been greatly exaggerated
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Why the American military is so hot on laser weapons
The Explainer The future is coming at the speed of light
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Why a North Korean nuclear deal is a poison pill that could end the Kim dynasty
opinion Will North Korea get the Iran treatment? Don't count on it.
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China's military parade was a massive display of political weakness
opinion China has a big army. But does it have any friends?
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Why the U.S. and Japanese militaries want to be BFFs
opinion But first, they need permission...
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How America's alliances could drag it into nuclear war with Russia or China
opinion Unprepared allies mean more work — and peril — for Washington
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America's creaky defenses against a surprise nuclear attack are stuck in the Cold War past
The Explainer The aging arsenal may be due for an upgrade — and possibly a total rethink
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The Russian Air Force is falling out of the sky
feature Russia's attempt at intimidation has backfired spectacularly
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How the U.S. military reloaded for big power warfare
opinion Once obsessed with counterinsurgency, the Pentagon now has China and Russia in its sights
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What China dangerously underestimates about America's interest in the South China Sea
feature The South China Sea isn't of huge importance to the U.S. — but freedom of navigation is
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