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P. W. Singer

P. W. Singer is a senior fellow and director of the 21st Century Defense Initiative at the Brookings Institution. He is the youngest scholar named senior fellow in Brookings's 90-year history. In 2005, CNN named him to its "New Guard" List of the Next Generation of Newsmakers. In his personal capacity, Singer served as coordinator of the 2008 Obama campaign's defense policy task force. Dr. Singer is considered one of the world's leading experts on changes in twenty-first century warfare. He has written for the full range of major media and journals, including the Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, Current History, Survival, International Security, Parameters, Weltpolitik, and the World Policy Journal. He has been quoted in major US newspapers and news magazines, and has delivered talks at venues ranging from the US Congress to more than 40 universities around the world. He has provided commentary on military affairs for major TV and radio outlets, including ABC's Nightline, Al Jazeera, BBC, CBS's 60 Minutes, CNN, Fox, NPR, and NBC's Today show. He is also a founder and organizer of the US-Islamic World Forum, a global conference that brings together leaders from across the United States and the Muslim world (us-islamicworldforum.org).
Wired for War

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Wired for War

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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