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War may not be the answer, but it is sometimes the question.

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Welcome to the Web site of Paul Richard Huard, a journalist and military historian who writes about the world at war both present and past. You can find out more about Huard and his work by the following the links at this site.

About

A brief biography and other pertinent information

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Contact

How you can contact Paul R. Huard

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Estonia is the best U.S. ally most Americans have never heard of

Estonia, a tiny nation whose population is less than that of Phoenix, Ariz., can show the U.S. why the NATO alliance is in America’s best interest despite President Trump’s criticisms. In short, Estonia is the best U.S. ally that most Americans have never heard of — they even sent combat forces to Afghanistan where their…

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INTERVIEW WITH FREDRIK LOGEVALL

My interview with the Pulitzer Prize–winning historian on strategy in the Obama era.

The Battle Over Military History

Ordinary Americans love to read military history, but do professional historians hate the discipline? My article looks at what historians are saying about the battle between Mars and Clio.

Why Americans Should Give A Damn About Kurdistan

We made a promise to some of our best allies in Iraq. We should keep it. 

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Acknowledgements and Disclosures

To the best of my knowledge, all uncredited photographs used to illustrate this Web site are in the public domain. Sources include the National Archives and the U.S. Department of Defense.

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