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Why Trump’s belligerence is a sign of weakness.

The Pentagon is broken, but Congress can fix it.

Trump’s demands could derail progress on allied defense.

The U.S. war with Iran has had political, economic, and military implications that spread far beyond the Middle East. We asked five experts to assess how the war with Iran has affected U.S. bilateral relations with key countries that illustrate some of the global ramifications: South Korea, India, U

Ukraine’s expanding use of drones at all ranges has changed the war’s momentum. This episode examines how Kyiv is reaching deeper into Russian territory, disrupting operations and logistics as well as energy infrastructure. How is Russia adapting (or not)? Can these strikes produce lasting advantage

Preparing for an AI cyber crisis.

Why transactionalism won’t deliver peace in the Middle East.

In March 2025, China’s military researchers published a concept describing how to rapidly capture and subdue the city of Taipei. Distributed in restricted military channels, this approach argues Beijing can achieve victory “by blocking the city’s ability to receive external assistance, restricting i

Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered' Reuters

Syria president tells Al Jazeera his country seeks security deal with Israel Reuters