Russia Risks Following in the Footsteps of Syria’s Dictatorship
OPINION — Is Vladimir Putin repeating the errors made by the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad? Many believe the answer may be yes. In November 2024, Assad’s […] More
Opinion
America Abroad Has Never Been About Charity. It’s About Our National Interests.
OPINION — The president’s top national security officials, in the now infamous Signal chat about a planned U.S. bombing of Houthi sites aimed at reopening the […] More
The National Security Rationale for U.S.-Funded Academic Research
OPINION — Since World War II, the federal government and American universities have developed a deep, symbiotic relationship. That relationship is now threatened. In an effort […] More
Trump’s Dangerous Game with El Salvador
OPINION – “We have offered the United States of America the opportunity to outsource part of its prison system. We are willing to take in […] More
By Land, Sea and Air, U.S. Military Faces Cyber Threats to Mobility
OPINION — A direct military engagement between the United States and a near-peer adversary would require the swift mobilization and deployment of a sizable U.S. military […] More
Tariffs Delivered the Jolt – Now Comes the Build
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE / OPINION — Bold moves lead to bold outcomes. President Trump understood that reshaping global trade would bring short-term pain, including market volatility and […] More
In Hegseth Panama Visit, Reading the ‘Untranslated’ Comments
OPINION — “Together with Panama in the lead, we will keep the canal secure and available for all nations through the deterrent power of the strongest, […] More
Dealing with Nuclear Proliferation in a Dangerous Moment
OPINION — Numerous U.S. allies have expressed concerns regarding the nuclear weapons programs of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. Most of those concerns have come […] More
Expert Q&A: The Global Security Risks That Come with Tariffs
EXPERT Q&A — President Donald Trump’s raft of global tariffs came into effect early Wednesday – an unprecedented move that punished U.S. allies and adversaries alike […] More
Australia’s Strategic Recalibration: Navigating Trump’s Second Term
OPINION — Donald Trump’s return to the White House has dramatically reshaped Australia’s strategic landscape, forcing a delicate balancing act between alliance loyalty and national self-interest. […] More
What A U.S. Commander’s Testimony Tells Us About Russia’s War on Ukraine
OPINION — “The Russian economy has been both bolstered and distorted by this war. Specifically, the Russian government has had to turbo-charge their defense sector and […] More
Resetting Ukraine Negotiations Could Prevent a Shift in Great Power Competition
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE — The change in U.S. posture toward Ukraine, the expanding fracture between the U.S. and NATO, and what appears, at least for now, […] More
Dismantling VOA and other U.S. Media is a Strategic Mistake
OPINION — President Ronald Reagan believed in the power of communication. He aimed to inform a global audience about American values and find ways to provide […] More
Unilateral Disarmament in the New Cold Wars
OPINION — Just as America’s adversaries intensify efforts to win the new Cold War, erode American influence, and prepare for conflict, the U.S. is unilaterally disarming—abandoning […] More
If It’s Trump v. Greenland’s Leaders, I’m Betting on Greenland
OPINION — “We respect that the United States needs a greater military presence in Greenland, as Vice President Vance mentioned this evening [last Friday]. We – […] More
Expert Q&A: Trump is Hurting Canada – and Hurting the U.S. in the Process
EXPERT INTERVIEW — Canada is a longtime U.S. ally, its U.S.’s second-largest trading partner and a fellow NATO member, but relations between the two countries have […] More
Expert Q&A: Can Europe Defend Itself?
EXPERT Q&A — As European policymakers and military leaders consider the potential for security and defense arrangements without the backing of the United States – a […] More
The World According to Trump and Putin
OPINION — “Concerning U.S. President’s proposal to declare a 30-day ceasefire, the Russian side [President Vladimir Putin] outlined a number of significant points regarding ensuring effective control over a possible ceasefire […] More