250 years later, America's ties to its first and oldest friend are getting even stronger

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

In 1777, Morocco became the first nation to recognize the United States. I was reminded of that history not in a textbook, but in the Pentagon, seated across from senior American defense officials, as our two countries recently concluded a new 10-year Defense Cooperation Roadmap. In that room, the p