05
Nov
This way comes
Can Europe defend itself? John R. Deni on troop shortages, mismatched equipment, and the cost of security in a time of war.
12 min read
Diplomacy
10
Oct
Entanglements
Who actually runs U.S. foreign policy? Daniel Bessner on why elections come and go without major changes in American grand strategy.
9 min read
01
Oct
Note: The most dangerous place in the world
The most dangerous place in the world. A month ago, a Chinese coast-guard ship rammed into one from the Philippines,
1 min read
01
Oct
The Chinese armada
Why are so many military confrontations happening in the South China Sea? Isaac B. Kardon on Beijing’s offshore strategy for a new international order.
8 min read
11
Sep
Note: A tough call in the Arctic
A tough call in the Arctic. For months, Norway’s Port of Kirkenes has been negotiating with the Chinese state-owned
2 min read
09
Sep
Note: ‘The Contest Over National Security’
5 W Main: The Contest Over National Security. In April 2023, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan gave a
1 min read
04
Sep
The non-ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
The non-ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. On September 1, the Israeli military found the bodies of six hostages in tunnels
2 min read
01
Aug
Note: People’s Republic behaving badly
People’s Republic behaving badly. On June 17, Chinese coast guard ships rammed and boarded Philippine navy vessels, confiscating and
2 min read
18
Jun
The madman theory
How serious are Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats? Sergey Radchenko on what the Russian president is really saying—and what Western leaders are hearing.
10 min read
28
May
The 27 musketeers
Why can’t Europe’s leaders agree about Europe? Mujtaba Rahman on their disunity in facing the continent’s biggest political and security problems.
12 min read