Mara Karlin

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Mara Karlin is a distinguished American political scientist and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities. She is recognized for her expertise in national security strategy and has contributed significantly to discussions on contemporary conflicts, including the complexities of modern warfare and policy implications for the United States. Her recent testimony to the US House Armed Services Committee highlighted the emergence of 'total war,' a concept she argues reflects the blurring lines between various forms of conflict, underscoring the need for a comprehensive approach to national security that considers both military and non-military challenges.

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Karlin commented on Trump's reasons for attacking Iran, describing them as a 'dim sum menu of reasons'.

Donald Trump has laid out a ‘dim sum menu’ of reasons for attacking. There’s one key thing missing

The Sydney Morning Herald·

Australia· 2026-03-06

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Mara Karlin, a former Pentagon strategy and policy official, said Hegseth’s 'bombastic language seems detached from the reality of wartime decision-making'.

the Trump team’s hyper-aggressive war rhetoric – The Irish Times

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·

Ireland· 2026-03-06

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Mara Karlin is a scholar of International Relations at Johns Hopkins and former U.S. assistant secretary of defence for strategy, plans, and capabilities.

A new age of ‘total war’ may be approaching. Are young Canadians ready?

The Globe and Mail·