Israel’s ‘Seven-Front War’
Is Gaza just the opening battle in a war with Iran?
The White House’s Puzzling Optimism Over Prospects for Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
The Biden administration has been saying for months that the Gaza cease-fire deal is almost done.
The Grand Strategist Who Has Kamala’s Ear
Rebecca Lissner doesn’t want the United States to remake the world, but to keep it open.
How Is Foreign Policy Driving the U.S. Vote?
A few wedge issues could help determine who ends up in the White House.
Washington Is Out of Sync With Its Wartime Allies
The White House has been kept out of the loop on several major wartime decisions by Israel and Ukraine.
The Kremlin Plays Mideast Crisis Broker
Russia doesn’t want Iran to escalate. But it’s also giving Tehran weapons.
Foreign Interference in U.S. Election Heats Up
Russia and Iran aim to sow discord in the 2024 presidential race, officials warn.
The Best Summer Reads for National Security Nerds
The geopolitics of Formula 1, daring women journalists of the Vietnam War, and other page-turners for the beach.
Trump’s VP Pick Goes America First on Foreign Policy
And the choice of J.D. Vance is causing panic among Ukrainians, Europeans, and traditional Republicans.
What NATO Gave Ukraine
Kyiv didn’t get an invite to join the alliance, but it left the summit with more weapons to fight Russia.
NATO’s Arms Race Against Russia Heats Up
Alliance leaders look to shake awake long dormant defense industrial bases.
The Republican Party Grapples With Its NATO Platform
The new GOP has a love-hate relationship with the trans-Atlantic alliance.
What to Watch for at NATO’s 75th Birthday Bash
Allies are bickering about whether to give Ukraine a path into NATO and worried about Biden’s fitness for office.
U.S. Military Courts New Partners in Africa After Major Setbacks
Top military chief visits Africa to reassess U.S. presence.
NATO Hits Peak 2 Percent
Seventy percent of the alliance has now reached NATO’s defense spending target.