The United States needs a new plan for fighting in contested skies.

Until it demands inclusive governance, the West’s vision of a unified and stable Syria will remain out of reach.

Taiwan is a preview of the future of authoritarian meddling in democratic politics.

U.S. policies are opening a door for Chinese influence with Pacific Island states. 

Evidence contradicts the administration’s claims about unit cohesion, readiness, and integrity.

Some concerns about the resilience of defense satellites are exaggerated or outdated.

Applying lessons from counterterrorist financing strategies to drug cartels.

Defense planners are prepared to accept risk to deter China, but what does that mean for counterterrorism?

The Pentagon is dismantling one of the U.S. military’s most effective tools—just as it becomes more essential than ever.

Where and how a conflict starts will affect the kind of war it will be.

Governments that rely on Buddhist leaders for legitimacy can empower extremists that promote violence.

The Indian government’s commitment to divisive narratives is preventing progress in Kashmir and complicating its foreign policy.